Job reference: 004257
Salary: £27,277 per annum (Part-time, pro rata)
Closing date: 09/08/2026
Employment type: Full Time, Part Time and Relief
Hours Per Week: 16 to 39 hours
Town Name: Glasgow
Looking for a job that's anything but ordinary?
If you're ready for a role where you can challenge yourself, build meaningful relationships and make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!
We're recruiting full-time, part-time and relief Support Practitioners for our brand new team in Glasgow.Why this job?
This isn't just about providing support, it's about helping two brothers who both have an Autism diagnosis to live the life they choose.
You'll support them in their shared home, helping with everyday life while building genuine connections based on trust, respect and fun. From watching their favourite TV shows and getting involved in video games to sharing a laugh over practical jokes, you'll embrace the things they love while encouraging new experiences and opportunities.
The brothers are looking for people who are patient, resilient, reliable and open-mind; people who will take the time to get to know them, respect their home and become a positive part of their lives.
As part of our team, you'll:
- Build genuine, lasting relationships
- Support the brothers to maintain their home and independence
- Assist with personal care where required
- Encourage participation in hobbies, interests and community activities
- Promote their health, wellbeing and confidence
- Celebrate every success, no matter how big or small
What we'll need from you
It would be great if you do have professional or personal experience in care, but it's not a deal breaker. We're more interested in what you will bring to our team.
We'll pay you for your training, fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) and cover your PVG costs and yearly SSSC registration too.
The individuals we support do have barriers to their communication, so it's essential that you bring an excellent grasp of the English language, along with: -
- Good, clear communication skills (both verbal and written)
- A caring attitude and approach
- Respect for boundaries
- A positive approach to learning
- An understanding of the importance of routines and following guidelines
- Confidence in the use of computers
Shift Patterns
As we're dedicated to providing the best support that is tailored to the needs of each individual, these opportunities will involve working early mornings, days and evenings. Waking nights, weekends and public holidays would also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.What makes 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'll you receive when you join our team: -
- 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
If you're ready for a job where every day matters, what are you waiting for? Apply today! We can't wait to hear from you.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on 19th or 20th August 2026.
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.