Job Description

Support When It Counts - Become a Support Practitioner with Carr Gomm in Helensburgh. With Starting salary of 25,224 (pro-rata), join a meaningful role where no two days are the same, providing immediate, person-centred support to people in urgent situations, helping them stay safe and independent at home. If you're good at seeing people as unique individuals with their own skills, opinions, and dreams then we currently have full-time and part-time (from 22.5 hrs) opportunities for you to join our team in Helensburgh.

About the Role

As a Support Practitioner, your role will involve conducting dynamic risk assessments, screening needs through effective communication and working proactively to prevent hospital admissions. While you may be working independently, you won't be alone; our close-knit team offer support and ensures continuity of care for the people we support. You will support people with all aspects of daily living at home and in their communities. You will assist people with planning for their future and to prevent the effects of social isolation and loneliness in their lives. We adopt a person-centred approach to working with individuals who require support for a variety of reasons. Whilst experience is always welcome, full training (including SVQ qualifications) is provided alongside regular support and supervision from your Service Manager. The right values and motivation are essential; honesty, respect, empathy and compassion are key skills that are required in people who join our teams. We are looking for candidates who are flexible to work a variety of shift patterns which can include Days, Evenings/Weekends. Shifts are 15 hours, with available shifts covering 7am - 3m or 3pm - 11pm.

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

Anti-social hours enhancement of up to 1,241 per annum, when undertaking waking night shifts (11pm-7am) 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!

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. For more details about the role, including responsibilities and requirements, download the job profile (PDF).

Support Practitioner Role Profile 04.2025

Staff Benefits for Support Practitioners 2025

If you have any questions, please contact our recruitment team on recruitment@carrgomm.org

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