Support Practitioner - Buckie

Looking for a new part-time job with satisfaction that you'd struggle to find anywhere else?Join our amazing #TeamPackman in Buckie as a *female Support Practitioner (20 hours per week)Meet the team and person you'll supportOne of the best things about this role is that no two shifts are ever the same!You'll be part of a friendly team providing personalised support to a fun-loving lady who lives in her own home in Buckie. Your role will be all about helping her live life on her own terms, maintain her independence and enjoy the things that matter most to her.You'll provide support with everyday tasks such as managing finances, medication, cooking and household chores, while also encouraging and supporting her to get out and about and enjoy her favourite activities.And there's plenty of fun to be had! Her interests include:🍽️ Going out for meals and enjoying a mocktail or two🎱 Bingo nights🎬 Trips to the cinema💅 Pamper days⚽ Football🎶 Live music at the local pubWhy you'll love this jobMake a real difference in someone's life every dayBuild genuine, meaningful relationshipsBe part of a supportive and welcoming teamBring your own personality to work and be yourselfAccess to opportunities for developmentWe're looking for people who areCaring, patient and compassionatePositive, reliable and keen to learnGood communicators who enjoy working as part of a teamOrganised and confident using basic computer systemsThe lady we support does have her own mobility car, so we will need you to bring a full UK manual driving licence with a minimum of one years' experience on the roads.🕒 What will my shifts look like?Our priority is making sure that the people we support receive consistent, high-quality support, so shifts will generally include early shifts and back shifts, with weekends, public holidays and sleepovers worked on a rotational basis.Our sleepovers are separate from your contracted hours, so you’ll receive an additional payment of £107.60 for every sleepover you work - giving you the opportunity to earn extra alongside your contracted hours.What makes Cornerstone a great place to workYou'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 PVG and 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 fewSound 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 so reserve the right to close this vacancy 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.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.*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.