Support Practitioner Lochaber

Carr Gomm; Lochaber Cottages; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift uplift

Mileage pay

Annual leave 35–40 days

Recommend a Friend

Enhanced leave

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Carr Gomm App access

Credit union

Cycle to work

Job summary

Carr Gomm is seeking a dedicated Support Practitioner to assist people at home in Lochaber. You will build trusting relationships with individuals and families, delivering person-centred support while travelling to rural locations as required.

The role offers full training, opportunities for progression, and a supportive working environment that values inclusion and community impact.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel to support people in rural areas.
• Flexible to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Caring, reliable and motivated individuals encouraged to apply.
• Full training provided; SVQ in Health and Social Care pursued on the job.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with people and their families.
• Provide person‑centred support to people at home.
• Travel to support people in rural areas as needed.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Motivated

Flexible

Education

SVQ in Health and Social Care

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Support Practitioner - Lochaber

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 Lochaber 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
• 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 [Pull Quote]

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 £1272, per annum, when undertaking waking night shifts (11pm-7am)
• Mileage payment of 45p per mile
• 35 days holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service
• £200 Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
• Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)
• Access to the Carr Gomm App : which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling
• Membership of a credit union
• Cycle to work scheme; and more!

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