Support Practitioner

Are you on the look out for a rewarding new job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? We've got just the opportunity for youOur amazing #TeamFairfield in Dundee are looking for friendly, caring and dedicated new colleagues on a permanent (16-38 hours per week) basis.Our team and the individuals we supportYou'll become part of a friendly, fun team who support nine individuals, all with various support needs to live in their own flats within the same supported living complex. There's never a dull moment at Fairfield, every day is differentThe support that we provide is centred around assisting individuals to identify and work towards their goals. We work with the individuals to develop personal plans that reflect their choices, individual support needs and capabilities.You'll support individuals to manage their own homes increase and maintain their independence and encourage and support them with personal care and their social, health and wellbeing needs.The people we support all have different hobbies and interests too, so we’ll need you to bring creativity and enthusiasm into supporting them to access leisure activities, engage in meaningful activities and take part in hobbies and interests that are important to them, both within their home and out in their local communities.Being a Support Practitioner is more than just a job, there’s no better feeling going home after every shift knowing that you’ve made a positive difference in someone’s life.About YouAt Cornerstone, we don't recruit on experience and qualifications; we're more interested in what you as a person will bring to our team 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 tooAll we’ll need you to bring is: -A caring and compassionate attitude and approachThe ability to work well in a teamConfidence to go in the water as swimming is a regular activityGood communication and organisational skillsA positive attitude with a willingness to learnConfidence in the use of computersIt would be great is you also have a full clean driving license and at least one years' experience on the roads as some of the people we support have their own mobility cars, however this isn't a deal breaker for the right candidate.Shift PatternsAs we're dedicated to providing the best support, tailored to the needs of each individual the shifts will involve early mornings, days, evenings and waking nights. Waking nights, weekends and public holidays would also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.Waking night shifts are paid at your normal hourly rate, plus an additional payment of £20 per night.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 £ 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 fewSound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from youSuccessful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and have a commitment to working towards a SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.