Community & Home Care Support Practitioner

Carr-Gomm; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anti-social hours enhancement

Mileage per mile

35 days holiday

Recommend a Friend

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card access

Cycle to work

Job summary

Carr Gomm in East Lothian is seeking a Support Practitioner (Female Only) to assist people with daily living at home and in the community. This role offers both full-time and part-time hours (from 22.5 hours) and requires a person-centred approach to reduce loneliness and promote independence.

Training is provided, including SVQ qualifications, with support and supervision from the Service Manager. A UK driving licence is preferred but not essential, and applicants must reside within a short

Qualifications

• Experience welcomed but full training provided, including SVQ qualifications.
• Valuing honesty, respect, empathy and compassion in everyday work.
• UK driving licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living at home and in their communities.
• Help plan for their future and reduce loneliness through person-centred support.
• Work across mental health, autism, and physical & learning disabilities with sensitivity.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Honesty

Respect

Person-centred approach

Job description

Carr Gomm in East Lothian is seeking a Support Practitioner (Female Only) to assist people with daily living at home and in the community. This role offers both full-time and part-time hours (from 22.5 hours) and requires a person-centred approach to reduce loneliness and promote independence.

Training is provided, including SVQ qualifications, with support and supervision from the Service Manager. A UK driving licence is preferred but not essential, and applicants must reside within a short