Support Practitioner
Are you looking for a new flexible job with job satisfaction that you'd struggle to find anywhere else? We've got a great opportunity for you!
Our amazing #TeamSchoolPark in Strichen are now on the lookout for new colleagues on a relief basis. Our relief contracts give you flexibility, you tell us when you're available to work and we'll look to give you shifts that suit.
The Role
As a relief colleague, you will play an important part in our team, ensuring that we still provide the best care and support possible during times of staff training, holidays and absence.
The great thing about this job is that no two days are ever the same; you'll be part of a fun, friendly team who supports five amazing and unique individuals with profound learning disabilities and complex needs to live in their shared home.
Your main aim will be supporting the individuals with their day to day needs which includes administering medication, physio activities, moving and assisting, personal care, appointments and housework.
Some of the individuals also enjoy being an active part of their community, so you may also find yourself being involved in activities like going for walks, riding wheelchair bikes, bingo, supporting in the swimming pool and snoozelin.
About You
You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!
Due to the location of our service, if you are not a driver with access to your own vehicle, we will need you to be mindful of the location and be confident that you can travel as our service has very limited public transport links.
What we’ll need you to bring: -
A caring and compassionate attitudeThe ability to work well in a team
Good communication and organisational skills
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
Confidence to go in the water, as swimming is a regular activity
The ability to cook
Confidence in the use of computers
Shift Patterns
As we're committed to providing the best support possible, shifts patterns usually fall between the hours of 0645-2100 hours and waking nights (2100-0700 hours) 7 days a week.
Waking nights are paid at your normal hourly rate plus an additional £20 for every waking night worked.
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we'd love to hear from you!
Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Petra Zuzakova or Gemma McRae on 01771 637979.
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.
If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us.
Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.