Role Overview & Mandate
Executive Summary
Looking for an amazing new job with satisfaction that you'd struggle to find anywhere else? If you share our values and live...
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Looking for an amazing new job with satisfaction that you'd struggle to find anywhere else? If you share our values and live in or near Holytown then this could be the role for you!
Our amazing #TeamNLSLHolytown are on the lookout for 2 outgoing and enthusiastic *female colleagues with an interest in listening to music and trying new things to join them as Support Practitioner.
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 put you through your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification too!
As the person we support has their own mobility car it is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence for this role.
The Role
You will be joining a small, friendly team who supports a sociable and welcoming young man with a great sense of humour, who loves to ask you a question! He enjoys an active life and joining in lots of group activities such as reading groups and “the GESH” a disco held in Easterhouse. He has a keen interest in music and can spend hours listening to his CDs and likes to show his keyboard skills to you.
As a Support Practitioner, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting with all aspects of daily living including support with housework, administration of medication, assistance with personal care and the management of personal finances. There is never a dull moment at Sunnyside and we'll be looking to you to take an active interest in his hobbies and work with young man to achieve his goals.
To be a great Support Practitioner, you'll be:
- naturally empathetic person with a warm, friendly personality
- able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills and set clear boundaries
- able to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships different people
- adaptable, confident when lone working and able to use your initiative
- confident in using computers with Microsoft Office and Outlook
- reliable, flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the people we support
Our dedicated team provide individual tailored support 24/7 including weekends and public holidays. Shifts fall between 8am to 10pm with a sleepover.
Sleepovers are not included in your contracted hours and you’ll receive an additional £105 per sleepover.
Sound 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 our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Lauren O'Shea on 07970156118.
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.
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.
