Looking for a brand new part-time job that's packed with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? You're in luck as our amazing team in North Lanarkshire are looking for caring, motivated and creative new colleagues to join them on a permanent part-time (21-25 hours per week) basis.
The team and the individuals you'll support
As a Support Practitioner you'll be part of a small, friendly and dedicated team and we'll guarantee you heaps of job satisfaction where no two days are ever the same. You will be supporting individuals who enjoy a range of everyday activities and meaningful routines. They like getting out and about in the community, spending time in the car, and taking part in activities that help build confidence and independence. They also enjoy relaxed time at home, engaging in familiar hobbies and spending time with the small, consistent team who know them well.
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.
All we'll need you to bring is:-
- Ability to follow structured routines and support plans
- A caring and compassionate attitude
- The ability to work well in a team
- Great communication and organisational skills
- A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Able to remain calm, adaptable and solution‑focused in day‑to‑day situations
- A positive, proactive approach is more important than specific experience.
For this role, we will ideally like you to have a full UK Manual Driving Licence with one years experience on the roads however this isn't a deal breaker for the right candidate.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
- 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
Shift patterns
We’re dedicated to providing the best 24/7 support, so shift patterns operate on a rolling rota, usually over a 3–4 week pattern. For this service, shifts typically run between 8am and 10pm, however this can vary depending on the specific service you are placed in. Not all services follow the same pattern, and daily hours may differ to meet the needs of the individual.
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!
We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible and hold the right to close this advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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.
Successful 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.