Support Practitioner - Dunoon (Home Care)

Join our team in Dunoon and make a difference every day!

Are you looking for a fulfilling role that makes a positive impact in your local community? At Carr Gomm, we are offering a unique opportunity to become a Support Practitioner and make a real impact in people’s lives.

About Us:

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. Our support helps to keep people in their own homes, surrounded by familiarity and comfort.

The Role:

As a Support Practitioner, you'll be the helping hand that people rely on. Your role involves supporting people to manage daily life. This will often include meal preparation, medication administration, and personal care as well as other aspects of their daily life. Our role is not to do things for people, but to work with them. The role includes compassionate end-of-life care in the comfort of people’s own homes respecting their choices and wishes.

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. We provide comprehensive induction training to all new team members.

A full driving license is essential, as our service extends to communities around Dunoon and Cowal.

Why Join Carr Gomm:

You'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and helps you grow in your role. Our benefits include:

• 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!

Job Contracts Designed for You:

At Carr Gomm, we offer flexible job contracts to suit your unique circumstances. No matter the contract type you choose, Carr Gomm is committed to providing you with the necessary training and support to excel in your role. Our Dunoon service offers the following job contracts:

Full Time (37.5 hours): Our full-time positions are designed for those who are ready to fully immerse themselves in the role, with a commitment of 37.5 hours per week.

Part Time: We also offer part-time positions, allowing you to balance your work with other commitments, such as childcare, studies or other responsibilities. Our part-time contracts are negotiable to accommodate your schedule and the needs of the people we support.

Relief Contracts: For those who need more flexibility in their rota, our relief contracts are the perfect fit. If you can't commit to working the same number of hours each week, this contract still allows you to make a meaningful impact.