Support Practitioner – Tain

Carr Gomm; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Support Practitioners. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives, providing essential support with daily living activities. Whether you're experienced or new to the field, the company values your personal qualities and offers comprehensive training to help you thrive. With flexible hours and a range of benefits, including generous holiday time and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to contribute positively to their community while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Anti-social hours payment

Time and a half for overtime

Enhanced mileage payment

35 days holiday

£200 Recommend a Friend Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Free Blue Light Card

Access to health coaching and counselling

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is valued but not essential.
• Training and support provided for new entrants to the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with daily living tasks including medication and personal care.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.

Skills

Social Care

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Job description

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

Contract Type: Permanent, Supply/Casual/Relief

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time, Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

“I get a lot of job satisfaction out of my job, at the end of the day I really feel like I have made a difference in someone’s life and been appreciated.”

Maybe you don’t have any experience and working in Social Care is new to you? Don’t be put off! We’d love to hear from you!

We are interested in what you are like as a person, and what values you can bring. If they match ours, we are convinced that our training and ongoing support will make you into an excellent Support Practitioner. Of course, if you have experience in a similar role, we will value that experience.

The Tain Care at Home Service provides support with daily living; be it nutritional support, assistance with medication or any level of personal care. Flexible hours are available. The ability to work weekends/evenings is essential for this role.

Drivers desirable, though not essential.

As a way of demonstrating how much we value you and your commitment we offer a range of great benefits:

• Anti-social hours payment of up to £1241 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&C 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