Support Practitioner (Driver)

Start the new year with job satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? Our fabulous #TeamNLCSTransitions is expanding and we're looking for enthusiastic, creative and positive colleagues with good communication and a passion for supporting young adults to join them as Support Practitioners. We have up to 16 to 30 hour contracts available along with relief opportunities if you are looking for a role with flexibility.
Cornerstone recruits on values and transferrable skills, so you don't need experience or qualifications to start your career with us. We have our own Training Academy that'll give you all the skills you'll need, including the opportunity to complete your fully funded SVQ qualification!
As the young people we support have their own mobility cars we will require you to have a full UK, driving licence with a minimum of one year experience on the roads.
The Role
With a focus on maintaining and promoting independence, you will work in a person-centred way to provide support to attend college, access the community and explore new interests. . You’ll be enthusiastic and take an active interest in their hobbies which include swimming, exercising, long drives in the car, visiting new places and listening to music. We'll be looking to you to help identify new opportunities for participation and inclusion for the people we support.
To be a great Support Practitioner, we'll need you have;

• UK driving licence
• Great communication skills.
• Able to think outside the box.
• Caring attitude and approach.
• Positive approach to learning.
• Able to follow guidelines.
• Confidence in the use of computers.

Shift Patterns
We provide tailored support 7 days a week, shifts generally fall between the hours of 8:15-17:00, there may be occasions that shifts finish later due to activities or events. Weekends and public holidays are included on a rotational basis.
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!
Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to an interview at our Airdrie office on Monday 22nd January 2024.
Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Natasha Ferguson or Bethany McHugh on 01236 918800
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.