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Support Practitioner

Cornerstone
East Dunbartonshire
2 days ago
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Kick start your week with a career you'll love! Where being you really makes the difference!

Our amazing #TeamDonohoe are on the lookout for a fun and caring individual who has great banter and loves a good sing along to join them as a Support Practitioner in Bishopbriggs. We are extremely handy for all public transport links, and only 5 minutes from Queen Street Train station if you travel by train.

We recruit on values and transferrable skills, so you don't need previous experience in care as a Support Worker or qualifications to start your career with us. We have our own Training Academy that'll give you all the skills you'll need; We'll even fund your SVQ/SCQF qualifications and your yearly SSSC fee!

The Role

You will join a dedicated team of Support Practitioners providing support to 4 individuals who have learning disabilities and other complex support needs, including physical disabilities.

As a Support Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting these individuals with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, personal care, meal preparation, administering medication and the management of personal finances. You will support them to do the things they want to do out in the community and accompany them on any outings, including when attending health appointments. You will take an active role in the planning and delivery of person-centred care and be supportive and encourage the people we support to express their views and wishes. Our aim is to enable the people we support to live a fulfilling and valued life, where they can achieve their own personal goals and aspirations.

To be a great Support Practitioner, we'll need you have;

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

Our fabulous team provides tailored 2:1 support twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and include early shifts, back shifts, sleepovers, waking nights, weekends and public holidays as part of your rota. Early shifts start at 8am, back shifts finish at 10pm, Waking nights are 10pm - 8am and sleepovers which are 10am-10pm.

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