Support Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Highland Council, United Kingdom Carr Gomm Full time
About Us

Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity that provides respite breaks to people with caring responsibilities in Nairn. Our service is dedicated to ensuring that carers have the chance to take a break when needed, and our support helps to keep people in their own homes, surrounded by familiarity and comfort.

The Role

As a Support Practitioner, you will be the helping hand that carers rely on. Your role involves providing respite care for 1-5 hours at a time, allowing carers the well-deserved break they need. With an impressive 5-star rating from the Care Inspectorate, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care and support.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for caring individuals who have a genuine passion for making a positive impact in their community. You do not need professional experience to join us, as we provide comprehensive induction training to all new team members. Drivers are preferred, as our service extends to rural communities.

Benefits
  • 35 days holiday per year, rising to 40 with service (pro-rata).
  • Paid travel time and additional mileage contributions of 45p per mile.
  • Carr Gomm will cover the cost of PVG application and reimburse the SSSC registration fee for all new workers.
  • £200 Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply).
  • Fully funded SVQ qualification with support from a dedicated team.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.
  • Time and a half payment for any time worked over 37.5 hours per week.
  • A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contribution and credit union membership.
  • Membership to Telus; employee well-being and perks platform. Plus, FREE online coaching and physiotherapy from .
  • Cycle to work scheme, discounts with leading hotels;
Apply Today

Applying to join our team as a Support Practitioner is quick and straightforward. Our online application process typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete. We will ask for some essential details, including information on your previous employment, (Scottish Social Services Council) registration and PVG (membership. If you don't have these details on hand, do not worry – you can start the form now and finish it at your convenience.

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.

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