Support Practitioner - Garelochhead

Looking for a new job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? Look no further as our fabulous #TeamWaterfront in Garelochhead are on the lookout for caring, compassionate and creative person to join them on a temporary basis (maternity cover).

It's an exciting time for our team; we have a new resident moving in, so the team at Waterfront is growing. The contract will run into early next year.

The Role & Service

Our picturesque Waterfront service is a specialist housing complex for individuals with autism and other complex support needs. Our service comprises of five self-contained flats and other shared accommodation and is home to 11 people.

You'll become part of a warm, friendly team who supports the individuals with all aspects of their daily living, including household tasks, cooking, finances, medication and personal care. Our team actively promote and encourage the individuals to be as independent as possible and live the life that they choose.

There’s never a dull moment at Waterfront; the people we support also love to get out in their local community, enjoying a range of activities, including attending college, swimming, boccia, going for walks and playing football. Some of the individuals also like some 1:1 time which can involve going out for lunch, accessing their sensory room, listening and singing along to music and going to discos and parties.

About You

We recruit on values and transferrable skills, so you don't need experience in care as a Support Worker or qualifications to start your career with us. We'll pay you for your training and will even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees!

What we'll need you to bring;

• Good communication skills
• A caring attitude and approach
• The ability to work as part of a team
• A positive approach to learning
• Confidence in the use of computers

Shift Patterns

Our team are dedicated to providing around the clock support that is tailored to the needs of each individual, so shift patterns for this service usually fall between the hours of 0800 – 2200 hours and vary between 4 and 9 hours a day, so we will need you to be flexible. Weekends and public holidays would also form part of your rota on a rotational basis..

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Carly Smith on 07717 560 843.

If you’re successful in joining our team, you will be expected to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and must be willing to work towards a SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare as required for SSSC registration. We will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today; we'd love to hear from you!

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.