Support Practitioner - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Cornerstone Community Care

Cornerstone Community Care

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you on the look out for a rewarding new job packed satisfaction that you'd struggle to find anywhere else? We've got just the opportunity for you

Our amazing #TeamSunnybank in Aberdeen are now on the lookout for caring, compassionate and flexible colleagues to join them as
Support Practitioners on a permanent hours per week) basis.

The Role

You'll become part of a friendly, dedicated, fun team who supports three gentlemen and one lady with complex learning and physical disabilities who live in their own shared home.

The great thing about this job is no two days are ever the same.

Your main aim will be supporting each individual with their day to day needs, including personal care, shopping, finances, cooking, housework and medication.

You'll also support with each individual's hobbies and interests too, including music, films, in-house activities, going for walks, day trips, the cinema, swimming, discos and arts & crafts.

About You
You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills.

However, as the individuals we support have barriers to communication, we will need you to bring an excellent grasp and understanding of the English language.

We'll pay you for your training and will 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

All we'll need you to bring is: -

A caring and compassionate attitude
The ability to work well in a team
Good communication and organisational skills
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
Confidence in the use of computers

Shift Patterns

As we're dedicated to providing around the clock support tailored to the needs of each individual, shift patterns do include early mornings, days, evenings, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays, so we will need you to be flexible.

_Please note for these opportunities, we are unable to work around a university or college timetable._
Our sleepovers don't form part of your contracted hours meaning you will receive
an additional payment of £87 for each sleepover that you work

Have questions? Please contact Melanie Henderson on

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.