Support Practitioner
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,553 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | Perth, Perth & Kinross |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornerstone |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3622 |
Summary
Looking for a new job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? You're in luck as our amazing #TeamPerthCS are looking for caring, motivated and creative new colleagues to join them on a permanent part-time (10-16 hours per week) and relief basis.
The team and the individuals you'll support
As a Support Practitioner you'll be part of a friendly and dedicated team and we'll guarantee you heaps of job satisfaction where no two days are ever the same. You'll provide support to adults with various disabilities and/or additional support needs in Perth.
Your main aim will be supporting the individuals with their day to day needs including personal care, shopping, finances, cooking, housework and medication. In addition, with all of the individuals we support enjoying being part of their local community, we're also looking for you to be enthusiastic and creative about participating in and supporting with their hobbies and interests which include activity clubs, swimming, football, boccia, day trips and eating out.
About you
Here at Cornerstone we recruit on values and transferrable skills, we're more interested in what you as an individual will bring to our team. We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you'll need to be successful in your new role. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) 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 and on your own initiative
Good communication and organisational skills
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
Good administration skills
The ability to cook
Confidence in the use of computers
Shift Patterns
As we are dedicated to providing support that is tailored to the needs of each individual, shift patterns for this role currently involve working split shifts during the hours of 0800-2000 hours Monday- Friday and 1000-1930 hours Saturday & Sunday. There will also be occasions where you work later shifts to support individuals to attend shows, concerts and activity groups and sleepovers to support trips away.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
Long service awards
Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few
So if you're looking for a rewarding career, 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 Becca Webster on 07881540096.
We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible and reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards a SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.
Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.
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.
The team and the individuals you'll support
As a Support Practitioner you'll be part of a friendly and dedicated team and we'll guarantee you heaps of job satisfaction where no two days are ever the same. You'll provide support to adults with various disabilities and/or additional support needs in Perth.
Your main aim will be supporting the individuals with their day to day needs including personal care, shopping, finances, cooking, housework and medication. In addition, with all of the individuals we support enjoying being part of their local community, we're also looking for you to be enthusiastic and creative about participating in and supporting with their hobbies and interests which include activity clubs, swimming, football, boccia, day trips and eating out.
About you
Here at Cornerstone we recruit on values and transferrable skills, we're more interested in what you as an individual will bring to our team. We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you'll need to be successful in your new role. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) 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 and on your own initiative
Good communication and organisational skills
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
Good administration skills
The ability to cook
Confidence in the use of computers
Shift Patterns
As we are dedicated to providing support that is tailored to the needs of each individual, shift patterns for this role currently involve working split shifts during the hours of 0800-2000 hours Monday- Friday and 1000-1930 hours Saturday & Sunday. There will also be occasions where you work later shifts to support individuals to attend shows, concerts and activity groups and sleepovers to support trips away.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
Long service awards
Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few
So if you're looking for a rewarding career, 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 Becca Webster on 07881540096.
We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible and reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards a SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.
Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.
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.
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