Looking for a role where every day feels worthwhile?
Fancy a career where you get to know people, help them enjoy life their way, and finish each day knowing you've made a difference? Whether you're starting your career, thinking about a change, or looking for a job with more purpose, we'd love to hear from you!
We're looking for Support Practitioners in Irvine, Kilwinning, Saltcoats and Ardrossan, with part-time opportunities available from 16–30 hours per week.
What you will be doing - its all about people
You'll support individuals with physical and learning disabilities to live life to the fullest, make their own choices, develop their independence and enjoy the things that matter to them.
That might mean helping with everyday routines, exploring hobbies, getting out into the community, trying something new or simply being there to offer encouragement.
Everyone is different, and that's what makes this role so rewarding. You'll get to know each person, discover what they enjoy and support them to live life their way.
Why you'll love it here
You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy – it often doesn't feel like work
No uniform – we wear our own casual clothes
We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
We reimburse your SSSC registration and PVG fees
Access to 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
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.
About youYou don't need previous experience or a background in care. What matters most is your attitude and how you treat others. We're looking for people who are: Kind, caring and positiveGood at working as part of a teamOpen to learning and trying new thingsPatient, understanding and willing to take on a challengeComfortable using computers and tabletsSome of the people we support do have their own mobility cars, so it would be great if you are also a driver (with a full UK manual licence), but this isn't a deal breaker for the right candidates.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Support Practitioner
Company: Cornerstone (Aberdeen) Salary: £27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Saltcoats Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 11 Nov 2026
Summary
Looking for a role where every day feels worthwhile?
Fancy a career where you get to know people, help them enjoy life their way, and finish each day knowing you've made a difference? Whether you're starting your career, thinking about a change, or looking for a job with more purpose, we'd love to hear from you!
We're looking for Support Practitioners in Irvine, Kilwinning, Saltcoats and Ardrossan, with part-time opportunities available from 16–30 hours per week.
What you will be doing - its all about people
You'll support individuals with physical and learning disabilities to live life to the fullest, make their own choices, develop their independence and enjoy the things that matter to them.
That might mean helping with everyday routines, exploring hobbies, getting out into the community, trying something new or simply being there to offer encouragement.
Everyone is different, and that's what makes this role so rewarding. You'll get to know each person, discover what they enjoy and support them to live life their way.
Why you'll love it here
You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy – it often doesn't feel like work
No uniform – we wear our own casual clothes
We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
We reimburse your SSSC registration and PVG fees
Access to 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
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.
Essential requirements
About youYou don't need previous experience or a background in care. What matters most is your attitude and how you treat others. We're looking for people who are: Kind, caring and positiveGood at working as part of a teamOpen to learning and trying new thingsPatient, understanding and willing to take on a challengeComfortable using computers and tabletsSome of the people we support do have their own mobility cars, so it would be great if you are also a driver (with a full UK manual licence), but this isn't a deal breaker for the right candidates.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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