Support Practitioner
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,553 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Dundee, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornerstone |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3937 |
Summary
On the look out for a brand new part-time job for 2026 with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? You're in luck as our amazing #TeamBlackwood are now on the look out for a bubbly, friendly and flexible new *female colleague to join them in Dundee on a permanent part-time (16 hours per week) basis.
Our team and the individuals you'll support
You'll become part of a fun, friendly team who provide support to two amazing ladies with complex support needs within their own residential setting.
The great thing about this job it that no two days are ever the same. As a Support Practitioner, you'll support both ladies with their day to day personal needs, including meal planning, cooking, housework, personal care, moving and assisting and medication.
With both ladies enjoying being part of their local community, we're looking for you to be enthusiastic about participating and supporting them with their hobbies and interests which include music and sensory activities, arts & crafts, day trips, baking, swimming and going for walks.
About you
Here at Cornerstone, we recruit on Values and transferrable skills; we're more interested in what you as a person will bring to our team. We'll pay you for your training and will even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!
As both ladies have their own mobility car, we are ideally looking for someone who has a full driving license and at least 1 years' driving experience, however, this isn't a deal breaker for the right candidate.
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
Confidence to go in the water as swimming is a regular activity and the ladies also have their own hot tub
A positive approach to learning
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 and weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis.
Please note that we are unable to work this contracted posts around a university or college timetable and/or placements.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
Along with hosting our annual Star Awards to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the people we support, there's some other great perks that'll you receive when you join our team: -
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
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we're waiting to hear from you!
We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and have a commitment to working towards a SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.
*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Our team and the individuals you'll support
You'll become part of a fun, friendly team who provide support to two amazing ladies with complex support needs within their own residential setting.
The great thing about this job it that no two days are ever the same. As a Support Practitioner, you'll support both ladies with their day to day personal needs, including meal planning, cooking, housework, personal care, moving and assisting and medication.
With both ladies enjoying being part of their local community, we're looking for you to be enthusiastic about participating and supporting them with their hobbies and interests which include music and sensory activities, arts & crafts, day trips, baking, swimming and going for walks.
About you
Here at Cornerstone, we recruit on Values and transferrable skills; we're more interested in what you as a person will bring to our team. We'll pay you for your training and will even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!
As both ladies have their own mobility car, we are ideally looking for someone who has a full driving license and at least 1 years' driving experience, however, this isn't a deal breaker for the right candidate.
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
Confidence to go in the water as swimming is a regular activity and the ladies also have their own hot tub
A positive approach to learning
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 and weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis.
Please note that we are unable to work this contracted posts around a university or college timetable and/or placements.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
Along with hosting our annual Star Awards to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the people we support, there's some other great perks that'll you receive when you join our team: -
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
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we're waiting to hear from you!
We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and have a commitment to working towards a SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.
*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
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