Support Practitioner

Jobtrain Solutions; Beith; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Beith is seeking caring and reliable individuals for a part-time role assisting a young man with autism in his daily life. Responsibilities include personal care, shopping, and supporting his hobbies. Training is provided, and a full UK driving license is required. Join a friendly team and make a difference in the local community. Benefits include access to qualifications and a culture of empowerment.

Benefits

Funding for driving lessons

Reimbursement of SSSC registration fees

Access to funded qualifications

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee assistance helpline

Access to discounts on various services

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training will be provided.
• Must hold a full UK driver's license with a minimum of one year’s driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the young man with daily living activities.
• Support his hobbies and interests such as golf and long walks.

Skills

Caring and compassionate attitude

Active listening skills

Great communication skills

Positive approach to learning

Confidence in the use of computers

Full UK driving license

Job description

Are you looking for a new part-time job for 2026 where you have the chance to shine? Look no further as we have a great opportunity for you! Our amazing #TeamThorntree in Beith are on the lookout for caring, reliable individuals to join their team on a permanent part time (16 or 20 hours per week) basis.

Our team and the individual you’ll support

You’ll join a small, friendly and experienced team who provide care and support to a young man who has Autism and lives in his own home.

Your main focus will be to assist the young man with all aspects of his daily living, including shopping, finances, cooking, housework and personal care. As this young man also enjoys getting out and about in his own car, playing golf, visiting the arcade, long walks to name a few, we will also need you to be enthusiastic and supportive with his hobbies and interests too.

About You

You don't need experience to join our team, we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills that you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees!

As this young gentleman does have his own mobility car, we will need you to hold a full UK drivers license and have a minimum of one year’s experience on the roads.

All we’ll need you to bring is:

• A caring and compassionate attitude
• Active listening skills
• Great communication skills
• A positive approach to learning
• Confidence in the use of computers
• A full UK driving license with a minimum of one year’s driving experience

Shift Patterns

We are dedicated to providing the best care and support possible and shift patterns for this opportunity are currently 1000-1400 hours the next day (includes a sleepover) Monday-Friday and 1000-1000 hours the next day (includes a sleepover) on a Saturday and Sunday. Weekends and public holidays would be worked on a rotational basis.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

Along with hosting our annual Star Awards to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the people we support, there's some other great perks that you'll receive when you join our team:

• 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

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Steven Giffney on 07787250373.

Sound interesting? Well what are you waiting for? Apply today! We're waiting to hear from you. 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.

We are looking to fill these vacancies 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.

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.

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. Also, if you are successful we will need you to meet the requirements on the person we support’s insurance policy for use of their mobility car.

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.