Position Overview & Specifications
Looking for a new part-time job that's packed with job satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else If you're caring, patient and flexible with a good sense of humour, we have a great opportunity to join our fabulous #TeamEden in Blairgowrie on a part-time (16 hours per week basis).
Shift Pattern
Our 16 hour post would involve working one day per week with your shift starting at 1030 hours and finishing at 1030 hours the next day (includes a sleepover). Weekends and public holidays would form part of your rota on a rotational basis.
The sleepover part of your shift isn't included in your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional £87 for every sleepover shift you work!
The Role
You'll be joining a small, friendly team who supports an amazing gentleman who has Autism and lives in his own home. There's never a dull moment and no two days are ever the same.
You'll provide support with all aspects of daily living including cooking, meal planning, housework, finances, prompts with medication and shopping. This gentleman is very active, so we will also need you to be enthusiastic and creative about supporting him with his hobbies and interests which include exploring outdoors, walking and going for drives in his car..
About you
You don't need experience or qualifications to start your career with us. We recruit on values and transferrable skills. and have our own Training Academy that'll give you all the skills you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification too!
What we'll need you to bring:-
- A caring attitude and approach
- Good communication and listening skills
- A positive approach to learning
- Confidence to lone work
- Good team working
- An understanding of the importance of following routines and guidelines
- Confidence in the use of computers
It would be great if you also have:-
- Knowledge of Autism
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A full clean driving license
Sound interesting What are you waiting for Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!
We're looking to fill this position as soon as possible and withhold the right to withdraw this vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate before our closing date. Please apply early to avoid any disappointment.
Have any questions If you'd like to find out more, please contact Stewart Hutchison on 07970807857.
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 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.