Support Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom Carr Gomm Full time
About the Role

Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity. Our Home Care service in Dunoon provides support to people to lead a good quality of life in their own homes.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Support Practitioner to join our team in Dunoon. As a Support Practitioner, you will be the helping hand that people rely on, supporting them to manage daily life, including meal preparation, medication administration, and personal care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support individuals to manage daily life, including meal preparation, medication administration, and personal care
  • Work with individuals to identify their needs and develop personalized care plans
  • Provide compassionate end-of-life care in the comfort of people's own homes, respecting their choices and wishes
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care
What We Offer
  • 35 days holiday per year, rising to 40 with service (pro-rata)
  • Paid travel time and additional mileage contributions of 45p per mile
  • £ 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 hours worked over 37.5 hours per week (averaged over the month)
  • 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 Health by Science
Contract Options

We offer flexible job contracts to suit your unique circumstances. Our Dunoon service offers the following job contracts:

  • Full Time (37.5 hours)
  • Part Time
  • Casual Relief Contracts
How to Apply

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, SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration and PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) membership.

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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