Support Practitioner Badenoch and Strathspey

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

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Defined Contribution pension

Free physiotherapy

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Carr Gomm seeks Support Practitioners to provide vital assistance in rural areas, ensuring individuals receive the care they need.

You'll work flexible shifts, building trusting relationships with clients. A full UK driving license is essential, and full training is offered to help you achieve an SVQ in Health and Social Care.

Join a supportive organization that values its staff and offers excellent benefits like 35 days holiday and a Defined Contribution pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a full UK driver's license.
• Full training for SVQ in Health and Social Care is provided.
• Experience in relationship building with families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals in rural areas.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families.
• Work various shift patterns including days, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Motivated

Flexible

Education

SVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

"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

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