Support Practitioner (Part-Time) – Lochaber, Fort Williams, (Home Respite Service) - 425325

Scottish Government; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a Support Practitioner for their Home Respite team in Lochaber. This role involves providing essential support to unpaid carers and their families, offering flexible hours that fit your life. Whether new to care or experienced, all are welcome to apply for this meaningful community role.

Benefits

35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Free Blue Light Card

Access to physiotherapy and health coaching

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile

£200 Recommend a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Kind, reliable, and community-minded.
• Confident working independently (training provided).
• Driver's license and access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1–5 hour support visits in people’s homes.
• Build meaningful relationships with individuals and their families.
• Deliver high-quality care, recognised by strong Care Inspectorate ratings.

Skills

Kind

Reliable

Community-minded

Open to learning

Confident working independently

Job description

Rate: £25,224 – £26,737 per annum (pro rata) / £12.90 – £13.67 based on qualifications, skills and experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time, Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 5 hours per week

Be a vital part of someone’s support system.

Looking for a role that fits around your life while letting you give back to your community? At Carr Gomm, we’re offering the chance to join our Home Respite team in Lochaber (Fort William) as a Support Practitioner, providing essential short-term support to people in their homes.

This is an opportunity to support unpaid carers by offering them time to rest and recharge — all while making a meaningful difference in someone else’s day.

Why Carr Gomm?

We’re a national charity with a local heart. Our Lochaber service focuses on delivering flexible, person-centred care that respects people’s choices and routines. Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, we’ll support your journey with full training, expert guidance, and a values-driven approach that puts people first.

About the Role

• Provide 1–5 hour support visits in people’s homes to enable carer respite
• Build meaningful relationships with individuals and their families
• Work flexibly — shifts can fit around your other commitments
• Deliver high-quality care, recognised by strong Care Inspectorate ratings

Whether you're seeking a few hours a week or more regular work, we’re happy to discuss what works for you.

Who You Are

• Kind, reliable, and community-minded
• Open to learning — no prior experience needed
• Confident working independently (training provided)
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred, due to rural coverage

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.

What We Offer

• Anti-social hours payment of up to £1209 per annum when undertaking waking night shift (11pm-7am)
• Time and a half payment for hours worked over 37.5 hours per week (averaged over the pay period)
• Enhanced 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!
• Free Blue Light Card

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