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The myjobscotland support desk will be closed on Monday 5th May for a public holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday 6th May at 9am. Ref no: 422277 Published: 01/05/2025 Closes: 18/05/2025 Location: Uphall, EH52 5DD Salary: £25,553 per year Contract Type: Permanent Position Type: Full Time Hours: 39 hours per week Join Our Team at Forrest WalkLooking to start a new job with satisfaction you’d struggle to find anywhere else? If you’re caring, reliable, and have a great sense of humour, you could be just who we’re looking for to complete our amazing #TeamForrestWalk in Uphall, West Lothian. You don't need experience as a Support Worker or formal qualifications to start your career with us; we recruit based on values and transferable skills. We will pay you during your training and provide all the practical skills you'll need.We’ll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and cover your yearly SSSC registration fees! The RoleYou’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team providing residential, respite, and day care support to individuals with various disabilities and additional support needs. Focusing on promoting independence, you will work in a person-centred way to support daily living activities, including cooking, personal care, medication administration, and managing personal finances. You will also support clients in engaging with hobbies and interests such as cooking, baking, dominoes, basketball, walks, and trips to the local pub. What We Need From YouA caring and compassionate attitude The ability to work well in a team Confidence to work independently Good communication and organizational skills A positive attitude and willingness to learn Confidence with computers The ability to cook Shift PatternsOur support shifts typically run between 0700-2100 hours, including sleepovers, waking nights, weekends, and public holidays on a rotational basis. Sleepover shifts are paid at an additional£100.80per shift. Waking night shifts are paid at your normal hourly rate plus an extra£20per night. Interested?Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you. Questions?Contact Aimee McCabe or Marrianna Nelson at 01506 857873 for more information. We aim to fill this vacancy promptly and reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Please apply early to avoid missing out. Successful candidates will need to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and commit to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare, supported by our Training Academy. Cornerstone welcomes applications from all community sections and actively seeks to increase workforce diversity. The application page will open in a new window.#J-18808-Ljbffr