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Support Practitioner (Driver Essential)

Job details
Posting date: 13 January 2025
Salary: £24,336 to £24,336 per year, pro rata
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 26 January 2025
Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Cornerstone
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 3346

Summary

Looking for a job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? We might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Our fabulous #TeamLinkwood in Irvine are on the lookout for an understanding and patient new colleague with a good sense of humour to join them on a permanent part-time (30 hours per week) basis.

The Role

Our small, friendly and dedicated team provide 1:1 support for a gentleman who has learning and physical disabilities and is non-verbal. Your main aim will be to support this gentleman maintain his own tenancy and assist with all aspects of his daily living, including meal planning, cooking, medication, household tasks, finances and personal care.

This gentleman's life line is his mobility car, so we are looking for someone who has a full, clean driving licence with at least one year of experience on the roads. Most days you will find yourself out for drives as the gentleman loves people watching and exploring new places. He also really enjoys a variety of sensory activities going to the local disco every Sunday.


About You

You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and we'll give you all the training you'll need. We'll pay you for your training and will even fund your SVQ Level (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!


What we need you to bring: -

A caring and compassionate attitude and approach
The ability to work well in a team and on your own initiative
Confidence to go in the water as swimming is a regular activity
Great communication skills
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
Confidence in the use of computers
A full driving licence with a minimum of 1 years' experience on the roads


Shift Patterns

As we're dedicated to providing the best round the clock support possible, shift patterns fall into day (0845-2100 hours) and waking night (2045-0900 hours) shifts. Waking nights would be worked on a rotational basis and are paid at your normal hourly rate, plus an additional payment of £20 per night.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!

We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and hold the right to close our advert early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Steven Giffney on 07929713062.

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.

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