Support Practitioner
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,553 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornerstone |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Looking to start a new job in 2026 with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? If you're ready for a new challenge, this could be just the role for you!!
#TeamMossCottage are recruiting now and on the lookout for active and enthusiastic colleagues with exceptional communication and banter skill to join their lively and friendly service as Support Practitioners in Alexandria. We have up to 30 hour contracts available as well as relief opportunities.
The Role
This is an exciting, varied role, where no two days are the same! As a Support Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting 3 fun loving gents with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, support to appointments, managing personal finances, assisting with medication and prompting with personal care.
You'll take an active interest in their hobbies which include exploring karaoke, attending gigs and parties, going for day trips, playing pool and darts and going to the gym and for a swim. As well as being out and about in the community the gentlemen enjoy nothing more than going for a spot of lunch.
We recruit on values and transferrable skills. We have our own Training Academy that'll give you all the skills you'll need, we'll even put you through your SVQ qualification too....fully funded!
To be a great Support Practitioner, you will be:
a great listener with a warm, friendly personality
able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills
able to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with lots of different types of people
competent in the use of technology to enhance the support you provide
creative and proactive with a positive, can-do attitude
reliable and flexible to meet the needs of the people we support
We recruit on values and transferrable skills. We have our own Training Academy that'll give you all the skills you'll need, we'll even put you through your SVQ qualification too....fully funded!
Shift Patterns
Our small, dedicated team provides 24/7 care for the gentlemen and shift patterns include a sleepover shift which is 10am until 10am the following day including weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis.
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
Do you have any questions? To find out more, please contact Keith Sharples on 07570257495.
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 6 months of starting your employment with us.
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.
Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.
#TeamMossCottage are recruiting now and on the lookout for active and enthusiastic colleagues with exceptional communication and banter skill to join their lively and friendly service as Support Practitioners in Alexandria. We have up to 30 hour contracts available as well as relief opportunities.
The Role
This is an exciting, varied role, where no two days are the same! As a Support Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting 3 fun loving gents with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, support to appointments, managing personal finances, assisting with medication and prompting with personal care.
You'll take an active interest in their hobbies which include exploring karaoke, attending gigs and parties, going for day trips, playing pool and darts and going to the gym and for a swim. As well as being out and about in the community the gentlemen enjoy nothing more than going for a spot of lunch.
We recruit on values and transferrable skills. We have our own Training Academy that'll give you all the skills you'll need, we'll even put you through your SVQ qualification too....fully funded!
To be a great Support Practitioner, you will be:
a great listener with a warm, friendly personality
able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills
able to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with lots of different types of people
competent in the use of technology to enhance the support you provide
creative and proactive with a positive, can-do attitude
reliable and flexible to meet the needs of the people we support
We recruit on values and transferrable skills. We have our own Training Academy that'll give you all the skills you'll need, we'll even put you through your SVQ qualification too....fully funded!
Shift Patterns
Our small, dedicated team provides 24/7 care for the gentlemen and shift patterns include a sleepover shift which is 10am until 10am the following day including weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis.
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
Do you have any questions? To find out more, please contact Keith Sharples on 07570257495.
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 6 months of starting your employment with us.
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.
Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.
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