Support Practitioner (Female only)

Jobtrain Solutions; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social support organization in Clydebank is seeking a Support Practitioner to join their team on a part-time basis. This role involves supporting three ladies with learning disabilities in their home, engaging them in activities, and assisting with daily living tasks. No prior care experience is necessary as training will be provided, along with funding for relevant qualifications. Applicants must hold a full UK manual driving licence and be prepared for a mix of shifts. An empowering environment with numerous perks awaits.

Benefits

Funding for driving lessons

Reimbursement for annual SSSC fees

Access to funded qualifications

Ongoing professional development

Employee assistance helpline

26 days annual leave plus paid bank holidays

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• No prior experience in care required; training will be provided.
• Must have a full UK manual driving licence.
• Willingness to pursue relevant SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living tasks for individuals.
• Assist with personal care and household chores.
• Engage in community activities and outings.

Skills

Caring and compassionate attitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Administration skills

Following routines and guidelines

Computer use confidence

Education

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

We're now on the look out for our new future stars, so if you'd love a rewarding new role for 2026 that will bring satisfaction like no other, look no further as we have a great opportunity to join our fantastic #TeamRiddell in Clydebank as a female Support Practitioner on a part-time (16-30 hours per week), permanent basis.

Our team and the individuals you'll support

You'll become part of a warm, friendly team supporting three ladies who have learning disabilities within their own home. The ladies all enjoy an active lifestyle, so you'll find yourself getting involved in dance classes, trips to the theatre and going out in their cars for day trips. The ladies also like to play board games, do arts & crafts, bake, watch movies and listen to music.

As a Support Practitioner, your main aim will be to support the ladies with their day to day living, which includes household chores, personal care, attending appointments, finances and medication.

About you

You don''t need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We''ll pay you for your training and we''ll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) and yearly SSSC registration fees too.

The ladies we support have their own mobility cars, so for this particular role we will need you to hold a full UK, manual driving licence with a minimum of one years'' experience on the roads.

To be a great Support Practitioner, we’ll need you to bring:

• A caring and compassionate attitude
• The ability to work well in a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Good administration skills
• An understanding of the importance of following routines and guidelines
• Confidence in the use of computers

Shift Patterns

Our team are dedicated to providing the best support possible 24/7. Shifts are a mix of early/day shift, back shift, waking nights and sleepovers. Weekends and public holidays will also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.

What make Cornerstone a great place to work?

Along with hosting 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

Sound interesting? 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 have a commitment to working towards a relevant 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.

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

*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.