Overnight Responder Support Practitioner – Lochgilphead

Carr Gomm; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Anti-social hours uplift (£1,272 p.a.)

Mileage allowance 45p/mile

35 days holiday (rising with service)

Enhanced parental leave

Defined contribution pension

Carr Gomm App wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Carr Gomm is hiring Support Practitioners in Lochgilphead to help people live independently at home. You will assist with daily routines, meals, medication, and personal care, while building trusting relationships with clients and families.

The roles include 11pm–7am waking nights on some shifts, and training leading to an SVQ in Health and Social Care. Full-time and relief opportunities offer flexible hours and pro rata pay.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable individual with strong community focus.
• Willingness to complete SVQ in Health and Social Care while working.
• Full training provided to support role in community care.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily activities, meals, medication and personal care.
• Build trusting relationships with people and their families to promote independence.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Community-minded

Driving licence

Education

SVQ Health and Social Care

Job description

Salary: £26,886 – £28,353 per annum (pro rata) / £13.75 – £14.50 based on qualifications, skills and experience

Job Type: Part Time, Relief

Job Description

“I think Carr Gomm is very good a putting the needs of people at the forefront, and that’s what’s important. – Rab, Person Carr Gomm supports

As a Support Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in helping people live their best lives. Every day, you’ll make a real difference, whether you’re supporting someone with daily routines, helping them settle back home after a hospital stay, or responding to telecare alarms. It’s a role where every day you help people stay connected, independent, and supported in their own homes.

About Us

Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity, supporting people across Argyll & Bute to live independently, safely, and well in their own homes. We are currently recruiting Support Practitioners for the following services in Lochgilphead:

• Respond to Telecare alarms helping people in emergencies such as falls. This fast-paced role involves dynamic risk assessments, quick problem-solving, and using specialist equipment such as ELK cushions.
• Shift Patterns: 11pm – 7am waking nights.
• All Support Practitioners support people to live well in their own homes, building trusting relationships and helping them stay connected to their community.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for people who are compassionate, reliable, and community-minded. Full training is provided, and you’ll be supported to achieve an SVQ in Health and Social Care while you work.

We welcome both drivers and non-drivers. Many roles involve travel across rural communities, so having a full driving licence is preferred but not essential.

You will:

• Support people with daily activities, including meals, medication, and personal care
• Build strong, trusting relationships with people and their families

Contracts: Part-time (22.5 hours) contracts are available. If you can’t commit to set hours, we also have Relief Support Practitioner roles for greater flexibility.

Why Join Carr Gomm

You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people. You will have opportunities to shape how work is done through specialist working groups and the Futures innovation programme, within an organisation that proudly holds the LGBT Charter for inclusion.

As a permanent Support Practitioner, you will also receive:

• Anti-social hours enhancement of up to £1,272 per annum, when undertaking waking night shifts (11pm-7am)
• Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile
• 35 days holiday per year, rising to 40 days with service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
• Access to the Carr Gomm App , including free physiotherapy, health coaching, and counselling