Support Practitioner - Strichen, United Kingdom - Cornerstone Community Care

Cornerstone Community Care

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Strichen, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you looking for a rewarding new job where you can make a difference? We've got a great opportunity for you

Our amazing #TeamSchoolPark in Strichen are now on the lookout for new *female colleagues on a full-time, part-time and relief basis.

For these opportunities, we will need you to have a full driving licence due to the rural location of our service.

The Role

As a Support Practitioner, no two days are ever the same; you'll be part of a fun, friendly team who supports five 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 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 SSSC yearly registration fees too

All we'll need you to bring is: -

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
A caring and compassionate attitude
The ability to work well in a team
Great communication and organisational skills
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
Basic computer skills

Shift Patterns
We have various contracts available, including weekend only contracts. As we're dedicated to providing the best support possible, shifts patterns usually fall between the hours of hours and waking nights hours). Weekends are worked on a rotational basis.

Waking nights are paid at your normal hourly rate plus an additional £20 for every waking night worked.
Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Lisa Arnott or Lesley Burnett 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.- For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.