Relief Support Practitioner – Clackmannanshire, Forth Valley

Carr Gomm; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Carr Gomm as a Support Practitioner to make a difference in the lives of young people with learning disabilities. This role offers a chance to support individuals on their journey to independence through social support, personal care, and effective communication tailored to individual needs. Your patience and creativity will help create an inclusive environment that promotes wellbeing and connection.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to respond creatively to various communication methods.
• Qualification or registration with SSSC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social support to ensure clients feel valued in their community.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing and dressing.
• Administer medication and ensure client safety.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Communication

Inclusivity

Job description

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Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with learning disabilities? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our new Transitional Service in Clackmannanshire! Our new Transitional Service is dedicated to supporting young people with learning disabilities who also experience neurodiversity, as they navigate the journey to greater independence. We provide a nurturing environment where they can develop essential life skills, build confidence, and achieve their personal goals.

The Transitional Service is an extension of our Visiting Service in Stirling which provides support to adults and young people living with a variety of challenges in their own home. This includes Mental Ill-health, Learning Disability, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Sight Loss and more. We believe in a person-centered approach, recognising that each person we support has unique needs and goals. Our support is flexibility and varied, ensuring that each person receives the right support at the right time.

Understanding the role

In addition to the ability to demonstrate patience and creativity in understanding and responding to individual communication styles, this role also involves different aspects of supporting people including:

• Social Support: to ensure people have a valued role in their community
• Medication Support: to keep people safe with their prescribed medication
• Personal Care: to assist people to maintain their wellbeing, which would include assistance with bathing, dressing, incontinence care, peg feeding, stoma care, and arranging visits with the dentist/doctor
• Communication: To effectively communicate with young people who have non-traditional communication needs. Utilise various communication methods, including visual aids, sign language, and assistive technology.
• Inclusivity: To foster an inclusive environment where all forms of communication are respected and valued.

If your experience matches our services, why not apply to work as a Support Practitioner with Carr Gomm? The best applicants tell us what it is about themselves that make them a good fit for the role.

We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Carr Gomm. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.

Apply Today:

Applying to join our team as a Support Practitioner is quick and straightforward. Our online application processes typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete. We will ask for some essential details, including information on your previous employment, SSSC ()registration and PVG() membership.For more details about the role, including responsibilities and requirements, download the job profile (PDF).

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom