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Looking for a new part-time job where you can make a real difference and be that person that someone can rely on?\n\n

You're in luck as our amazing #TeamNLStrathclyde in

Airdrie

are on the lookout for a caring and reliable individual to join them on a part-time (18-26 hours per week) basis.

Our team and the individual you'll support\n\n

As a Support Practitioner you'll become part of a friendly team who provides invaluable support to a fun loving gentleman with complex needs in his own home.

You'll build a genuine relationship with him and be part of moments that really matter; whether it's providing support while cooking, achieving a goal, going to clubs, attending hydrotherapy or just feel understood.

Being a Support Practitioner is more than just a job, there's no better feeling than going home after every shift knowing that you've made a positive difference in someone's life.

The gentleman has his own mobility car so we would need you to be a driver with a full UK manual drivers licence.

Due to one of the activities the person we support attends being hydrotherapy, you would need to be happy to supporting them in the water.\n\n

About You\n\n

You don’t need previous care experience we care more about who you are and the values you bring. Full training and support will be provided, including a funded SVQ qualification.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is\n\n

Kind, caring and compassionatePatient, positive and reliableA good communicator with a sense of humourCreative and willing to try new thingsComfortable using a computer\n\n

Kind, caring and compassionate

Patient, positive and reliable

A good communicator with a sense of humour

Creative and willing to try new things

Comfortable using a computer\n\n

Shift patterns\n\n

As we're dedicated to providing the best support possible, shift patterns for this opportunity typically start between 9.30am and 4pm 7 days a week and include a sleepover. Weekends and public holidays are shared on a rotational basis.

The sleepover shift is not included in your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional £107.60 for each sleepover worked.

What Makes Cornerstone a Great Place To Work\n\n

You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like workYour job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local communityWe have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamworkNo uniform - we wear our own casual clothesWe fund up to £500 towards driving lessonsWe reimburse your yearly SSSC registration feesAccess to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training AcademyOngoing continued professional development and career progression opportunitiesRecommend a colleague bonus schemeLong service awardsAccess to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidaysFamily friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leaveAccess to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few\n\n

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\n\n

We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and withhold the right to close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate before our closing date. Please apply early to avoid any disappointment.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!

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.

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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