Support Practitioner

Job description

About

Looking for a job where you can really make a difference?

Join our amazing #TeamDrum in Dunfermline as a Support Practitioner. We a opportunity of 26 hours per week and relief options available if you're looking for something a bit more flexible.

Don't have experience? Don't worry! If you're caring, compassionate and willing to learn, we'll provide all the training and support you need.

Meet your future team

You'll become part of a warm, supportive team providing support for four incredible ladies with complex needs in their shared home.

This is so much more than a job, it's about building meaningful relationships, celebrating achievements (big & small), supporting independence, creating memorable experiences.

Whether you're supporting one of the ladies to prepare a meal, achieve a personal goal, enjoy a favourite activity, or simply feel heard and understood, you'll play an important part in helping them live a full and valued life. From arts and crafts sessions to days out and even alpaca visits, watching rugby and grand prix; no two days are ever the same.

The ladies communicate in different ways and will take time to get to build trust, but the connections you'll form makes this one of the most rewarding roles you could ever have.

Why you'll love this job

Make a real difference in people's lives every day

Build genuine, meaningful relationships

Be part of a supportive and welcoming team

Bring your own personality to work and be yourself

Access to opportunities for development

Why choose Cornerstone?

At Cornerstone, you're not just joining a team, you're joining an organisation that values and invests in you.

Our benefits include: -

30 days annual leave (26 days plus 4 public holidays), increasing with service

Fully funded PVG and SSSC registration fees

Up to £500 contribution towards driving lessons

Funded qualifications through our award-winning Training Academy

Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities

Colleague referral bonus scheme

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

Family-friendly leave policies

Discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, holidays and more

Casual dress – no uniform

Ready to apply?

If you're looking for a career that's rewarding, meaningful and full of opportunities to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a difference.

Important information before you apply

Apply early: We may shortlist and interview candidates as they apply.

PVG and training: Successful candidates must join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare, supported by our Training Academy.

Overseas checks: If you spent more than 12 months outside the UK in the last 10 years while over 18, you will need a criminal record certificate from the relevant government or police authority. This excludes time spent in France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain.

Right to work: Cornerstone cannot offer visa sponsorship. You must have, or independently secure the right to work in the UK.

SSSC registration: If you're successful, you'll need to register with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) within 3 months of starting with us (we will reimburse these costs).

Keep it authentic: AI tools can help you prepare, but your answers must be your own and reflect your skills, experience and motivations. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.