Support Practitioner

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Aviemore; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday per year

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adp

Defined Contribution pension

Carr Gomm App access with health/well‑

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Carr Gomm in Scotland is seeking passionate individuals to join our Home-Based Respite team. This part-time, relief role offers flexible shifts (days, evenings, weekends) to support carers and the people they care for at home, with training and SVQ in Health and Social Care provided on the job.

You will need a valid UK driving licence to travel to rural communities, build trusting relationships with service users and families, and contribute to person-centred care across our locality.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and motivated to help others.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to rural areas.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings and weekends.
• Training provided on the job with SVQ in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based respite support to carers and people receiving care.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with people and their families.
• Travel to client homes in rural areas to deliver person-centred support.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

SVQ Health & Social Care

Job description

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

Locality: Badenoch and Strathspey

Category: Support Practitioner

Job Type: Part Time, Relief

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

About Us

Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity. Our Home-Based Respite service in the Badenoch and Strathspey provides support to carers by giving them a break, while ensuring the people they care for continue to get the help they need at home through delivering person-centred support.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference in their community. Full training is provided and you will be supported to achieve an SVQ in Health and Social Care while you work. You will need a driving licence, as you will travel to support people in rural areas.

You will build strong, trusting relationships with people and their families

We are looking for candidates who are flexible to work a variety of shift patterns, supporting people when they need it, including days, evenings, and weekends. A full UK driver’s license is essential due to location and service requirements.

Can’t commit to part-time hours (16-30 per week)? We have Relief Support Practitioner opportunities available.

Impact You Can Make

“Always look forward to my support coming in. I can relax knowing I have the company whilst my husband goes out”. – Family member of Person Carr Gomm supports

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.

You will also receive:

• 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
• A free Blue Light Card, giving access to thousands of discounts
• Credit union membership
• Cycle to Work scheme, and more

We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those who 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.

For more details about the role, including responsibilities and requirements, download the job profile (PDF).

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