What we're looking for
You don't need previous experience, just bring the right attitude and we'll support you every step of the way!
We'd love you to have:
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A kind, caring and compassionate nature
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Good communication and organisational skills
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A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn
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Confidence in the use of computers
Shift Patterns
Because everyone we support is unique, your shifts will be too:
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Shifts between 0800-2000 hours Monday - Friday
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1000-1930 hours (weekends)
And occasionally:
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Later shifts for activities, concerts and shows
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Sleepovers to support holidays and trips away
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'll you receive when you join our team: -
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You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
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Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
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We recruit on values and transferrable skills, you don't need experience
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We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
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No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
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We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
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We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
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Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
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Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
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Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
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Long service awards
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Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
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26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
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Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
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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 reserve the right to close our advert early if we find a suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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. 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.
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.
