Support Practitioner

Overview

We're now on the look out for our new future stars, so if you're looking for a new job for 2026 that will be satisfaction like no other, look no further as we have some great opportunities to join our fantastic #Team North Ayrshire CS covering Saltcoats
, Ardrossan
, Irvine and Kilwinning
.

We offer various part‑time contract sizes available ranging from 16‑30 hours per week, but if you're looking for something a bit more flexible, we also have relief contracts too.

As a Support Practitioner
, you'll support individuals with various support needs who live in the Saltcoats, Ardrossan, Irvine and Kilwinning areas.

You’ll help with all aspects of daily living, including meal planning, cooking, appointments, household tasks, finances, medication and personal care. You’ll also support their hobbies and interests, including exploring new places, going for walks, listening to music, activities in the local community and arts and crafts, to name a few.

This is a busy and varied role, so if you’re looking for a job where no two days are the same, this role could be right up your street!

You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and will give you all the training you need if you're successful. We’ll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too.

• Good communication skills
• A caring attitude and approach
• A positive approach to learning
• The ability to cook
• Confidence in the use of computers

It would be great if you also have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as there will be travel across the North Ayrshire area involved, but this isn’t a deal breaker for the right candidates.

We understand that our colleagues like to have a good work/life balance, so we try to be as flexible as possible with our shift patterns. Our team currently delivers support between the hours 0900–2100, 7 days a week. Weekends and public holidays are worked on a rotational basis. There may be times where an evening shift ends a little later depending on activities the people we support have planned, but you would always have advanced notice.

• 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.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today – we’re waiting to hear from you.

Have any questions? To find out more, please contact Cheryl Lynn on .

We have the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

If you’re successful in joining our team, you will be expected to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and must be willing to work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare as required for SSSC registration. You will need 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 of 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.