Support Practitioner

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

Job summary

A caring support organization is seeking a part-time Support Practitioner in Peterhead to assist a young individual with autism in daily activities. Responsibilities include personal care and engaging in recreational hobbies. Candidates will receive comprehensive training, including financial support for driving lessons and qualifications. The role requires a full manual driving license. Flexible shifts available, with additional pay for sleepover shifts. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Funding for driving lessons

Reimbursement for SSSC registration fees

Access to funded qualifications

Long service awards

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and services

Qualifications

• Full manual driving license is required.
• No prior experience necessary; full training will be provided.
• Commitment to join the SSSC within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily living activities for a young gentleman with autism.
• Assisting with personal care, medication, and cooking.
• Engaging in hobbies like swimming and outings.

Skills

Good listening and communication skills

Confidence to support in the water

Caring attitude

Positive approach to learning

Understanding of routines and guidelines

Confidence in the use of computers

Job description

Looking to start your 2026 with 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 #TeamHalliday in Peterhead are now on the lookout for one or two caring and reliable individuals to join them on a part‑time (12‑26 hours per week) basis.

Our team and the individual you'll support

As a Support Practitioner you'll become part of a friendly team who provides invaluable support to a young gentleman who has autism to live in his own home. As well as supporting this young man with all aspects of his daily living, including personal care, medication, cooking & cleaning, you'll also support with his hobbies and interests too. Some of his hobbies include swimming, walking, going to the golf range, outings, going for meals and drives in the car.

About You

You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and we'll give you all the training you'll need if you're successful. We'll pay you for your training and will even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and SSSC registration fees too! However, as the young gentleman that we support has his own mobility car, we will need you to hold a full manual driving license for this particular opportunity.

All we’ll need you to bring is:

• A full manual driving licence
• Confidence to support in the water as swimming is a regular activity.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• A caring attitude and approach.
• A positive approach to learning.
• An understanding of the importance of routines and guidelines.
• Confidence in the use of computers.

Shift Patterns

As we're dedicated to providing the best 24/7 support possible, shift patterns for this team will usually fall into patterns of Monday‑Friday 1515‑2300 or 0700‑0915 hours (includes a sleepover) and weekend shifts on a rotational basis; 0900‑1600, 1600‑2300 and 0700‑0900 hours (includes a sleepover). The sleepover part of a sleepover shift is not included in your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional £100.80 for each sleepover worked.

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

We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and withhold the right to close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate before our closing date. Please apply early to avoid any disappointment.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!

Have any questions?

If you'd like to find out more, please contact Maryam Mahmood on 07973624100.

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.

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.

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