Support Practitioner - Tain

Support Practitioner – Tain
“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 Tain 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. We deliver person-centred support, helping people with their daily routines, meaningful activities, and practical tasks such as meal preparation, medication, and personal care, so they can maintain independence and stay engaged in familiar surroundings.

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, as a permanent Support Practitioner, you will be supported to achieve an SVQ in Health and Social Care while you work. You will:

Build strong, trusting relationships with people and their families
Support people with daily activities, including meals, medication, and personal care
We are looking for applicants with a driving licence, as you will travel to support people in rural areas, but non-drivers will also be considered.

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.

Example shift pattern: 7am – 3pm or 3pm –9pm

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

Impact You Can Make
You are making such a difference to peoples lives even just by a tiny thing that you might do for them. The people I have worked with are so appreciative. – Dion, Support Practitioner

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:

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

Apply Today
Applying to join our team as a Support Practitioner is quick and straightforward. We will ask for some essential details, including information on your previous employment and references.

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).

For further information, please contact our recruitment team on View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk.

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