Support Practitioner
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,553 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Strichen, Fraserburgh |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornerstone |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3993 |
Summary
We're looking for *female individuals who want to make a genuine difference in people's lives, so if this sounds like you, we've got the perfect opportunity for you.
Whether you're looking for part-time (16, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week) or a more flexible relief role, we have opportunities for everyone.
Our team and the individuals you'll support
As a Support Practitioner, no two days are ever the same; you'll be part of a fun, friendly team who supports five amazing and unique individuals with profound learning disabilities and complex needs to live in their shared home.
This is a hands-on role working closely with the individuals, ensuring that they feel safe, understood and empowered in their every day lives.
What the role involves: -
Building trusting, supportive relationships with the people we support
Providing emotional and practical support in their daily lives
Encouraging independence, confidence and wellbeing
Supporting with all aspects of daily life
Responding calmly and thoughtfully in situations
Working as part of a team to deliver the best support possible
This role would suit someone who: -
Is naturally caring and patient
Communicates clearly
Can set healthy boundaries while being supportive
Enjoys teamwork and learning
Wants to work in a meaningful and people-focused role
Is comfortable working on computers and/or tablets
You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and 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 SSSC yearly registration fees too!
Shift Patterns
We have various contracts available, including weekend only contracts. As we’re dedicated to providing the best support possible, shifts patterns usually fall between the hours of 0645-2100 hours and waking nights (2100-0700 hours). Weekends and public holidays are worked on a rotational basis.
Waking nights are paid at your normal hourly rate plus an additional £20 for every waking night worked.
If you don't live in Strichen and are not a driver, we will need you to be mindful of the location of our service and be confident that you can travel for your shifts as there are very limited public transport links available that fit with our shift patterns.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
Along with hosting 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!
Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Lesley Burnett on 01771 637979.
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.
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.
*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Salary - £25,553 per annum (part-time pro rata)
Whether you're looking for part-time (16, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week) or a more flexible relief role, we have opportunities for everyone.
Our team and the individuals you'll support
As a Support Practitioner, no two days are ever the same; you'll be part of a fun, friendly team who supports five amazing and unique individuals with profound learning disabilities and complex needs to live in their shared home.
This is a hands-on role working closely with the individuals, ensuring that they feel safe, understood and empowered in their every day lives.
What the role involves: -
Building trusting, supportive relationships with the people we support
Providing emotional and practical support in their daily lives
Encouraging independence, confidence and wellbeing
Supporting with all aspects of daily life
Responding calmly and thoughtfully in situations
Working as part of a team to deliver the best support possible
This role would suit someone who: -
Is naturally caring and patient
Communicates clearly
Can set healthy boundaries while being supportive
Enjoys teamwork and learning
Wants to work in a meaningful and people-focused role
Is comfortable working on computers and/or tablets
You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and 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 SSSC yearly registration fees too!
Shift Patterns
We have various contracts available, including weekend only contracts. As we’re dedicated to providing the best support possible, shifts patterns usually fall between the hours of 0645-2100 hours and waking nights (2100-0700 hours). Weekends and public holidays are worked on a rotational basis.
Waking nights are paid at your normal hourly rate plus an additional £20 for every waking night worked.
If you don't live in Strichen and are not a driver, we will need you to be mindful of the location of our service and be confident that you can travel for your shifts as there are very limited public transport links available that fit with our shift patterns.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
Along with hosting 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!
Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Lesley Burnett on 01771 637979.
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.
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.
*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Salary - £25,553 per annum (part-time pro rata)
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