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Lead Practitioner
Lead Practitioner – Health & Social Care (Part-Time or Full-Time)
We've got an exciting opportunity for an experienced, organised and dedicated Health & Social Care professional to join our fantastic #TeamMoray as a Lead Practitioner in Buckie.
This role is available on a part-time basis (25-30 hours/week) or full-time (39 hours/week), with a permanent contract.
About the Role
As a Lead Practitioner, you'll be responsible for leading, inspiring and supporting your team of Support Practitioners. Your role will include:
- Demonstrating exceptional communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Leading and mentoring your team to ensure they deliver high-quality, professional and person-centred care
- Collaborating with the Service Lead to ensure services operate efficiently within agreed budgets and contractual requirements
- Promoting accountability, motivation and engagement within your team
For a complete list of key responsibilities, please refer to the role profile attached to this advert.
Key Requirements
To succeed in this role, you must have:
- Management experience, particularly in health or social care settings
- In-depth knowledge of delivering effective services within Health & Social Care
- Passion and expertise in providing high-quality, person-centred care and support
- Sound awareness of the SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards
- Strong record of building and maintaining professional relationships with:
- Supported individuals
- Their families
- Other stakeholders
- Leadership skills, including the ability to delegate, mentor and collaborate effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Clear understanding of professional boundaries, accountabilities, and responsibilities specific to vulnerable individuals
- Commitment to undertaking and completing:
- SVQ Social Services & Healthcare (SCQF Level 7)
- PDA in Health & Social Care Supervision
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Shift Patterns & On-Call Responsibilities
- Your working week will consist of 5 days per week
- Flexibility will be required, including:
- Work on evenings, sleepovers, waking nights, and weekends
- Rotational on-call duties as required by service needs
Why Join Cornerstone?
If you thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment, Cornerstone is the place for you:
✅ Meaningful work – Leave the office knowing you’ve made a real difference in people’s lives ✅ Empowering culture – Teamwork and colleague support are at the heart of our values ✅ No uniform required – Dress casually ✅ Driving lessons – We contribute up to £500 toward professional driving lessons ✅ Full reimbursement of your annual SSSC registration fees ✅ Funded qualifications via our SQA-approved, award-winning Training Academy ✅ Career progression – Ongoing continuous professional development and growth opportunities ✅ Financial incentives – Refer a colleague bonus and long-service awards ✅ Wellbeing support – Access to a 24/7 independent Employee Assistance Helpline ✅ Generous leave policy:
- 26 days annual leave (increasing by 5 days after 5 years)
- 4 paid bank holidays
- Family-friendly leave (including parental, bereavement and special leave) ✅ Discounts – Perks such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, holidays & shopping deals
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Next Steps
If this role excites you, apply today! We’d love to hear from you.
Note: The successful candidate will be required to:
- Register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme
- Commit to working toward a SVQ in Social Services & Healthcare and a PDA in Management, with support from our Training Academy
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