Support Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £25,553 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Cornerstone |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 3938 |
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Is 2026 your year to shine in a brand new rewarding job? Our amazing teams in Stonehaven are looking for new colleagues to join them on a permanent (16, 20, 25, 30 or 35 hours per week) basis. We also have relief opportunities too if you're looking for something a bit more flexible.
Our team and the people we support
You'll become part of one of our friendly, welcoming teams who supports individuals with physical and learning disabilities in their own shared home. There's never a dull moment and no two days are ever the same.
You'll support the individuals with all aspects of daily living, including meal preparation, personal care, finances, household chores and playing an active part in their local community. We'll also need you to be supportive and creative to support with their hobbies and interests which include arts & crafts, gardening, going out for walks and getting out and about in their local community.
About You
You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. 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 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
Great communication and organisational skills
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
A creative drive to improve the lives of the individuals you support.
Confidence in the use of computers.
Shift Patterns
As we're dedicated to providing the best support possible shift patterns will usually fall into patterns early shifts and backshifts. Sleepovers, public holidays and weekends would be a requirement on a rotational basis.
Sleepovers are not included in your contracted hours and you’ll receive an additional sleepover payment of £100.80 per sleepover shift worked.
If you don't live in the Stonehaven area and are not a driver, we will need you to be mindful of the location of our services and be confident that you can travel for your shifts as there are limited public transport links available that fit with all of our shift patterns.
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 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 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 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.
Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.
*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Our team and the people we support
You'll become part of one of our friendly, welcoming teams who supports individuals with physical and learning disabilities in their own shared home. There's never a dull moment and no two days are ever the same.
You'll support the individuals with all aspects of daily living, including meal preparation, personal care, finances, household chores and playing an active part in their local community. We'll also need you to be supportive and creative to support with their hobbies and interests which include arts & crafts, gardening, going out for walks and getting out and about in their local community.
About You
You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. 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 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
Great communication and organisational skills
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
A creative drive to improve the lives of the individuals you support.
Confidence in the use of computers.
Shift Patterns
As we're dedicated to providing the best support possible shift patterns will usually fall into patterns early shifts and backshifts. Sleepovers, public holidays and weekends would be a requirement on a rotational basis.
Sleepovers are not included in your contracted hours and you’ll receive an additional sleepover payment of £100.80 per sleepover shift worked.
If you don't live in the Stonehaven area and are not a driver, we will need you to be mindful of the location of our services and be confident that you can travel for your shifts as there are limited public transport links available that fit with all of our shift patterns.
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 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 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 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.
Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.
*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
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