Support Practitioner - Tain

Support Practitioner – Tain

Type: Part-time and Relief positions available

Salary: £20,531 - £21,763 (pro rata) per annum / £10.50 - £11.13 based on qualifications, skills and experience.

“I get a lot of job satisfaction out of my job, at the end of the day I really feel like I have made a difference in someone's life and been appreciated “

Maybe you don’t have any experience and working in Social Care is new to you? Don’t be put off! We’d love to hear from you!

We are interested in what you are like as a person, and what values you can bring. If they match ours, we are convinced that our training and ongoing support will make you into an excellent Support Practitioner. Of course, if you have experience in a similar role, we will value that experience.

The Tain Care at Home Service provides support with daily living; be it nutritional support, assistance with medication or any level of personal care. Hours are usually between 07:00 – 22:00, the ability to work weekends/evenings is essential for this role.

The Tain Home-Based Respite Service provides short term relief for primary care givers; this is usually in blocks of 2-4 hours and to provide greater flexibility to work around your other commitments.

Additional Benefits:

• 35 days’ holiday per year (pro rata)
• Time and a half payment for any time worked over 37.5 hours per week
• Carr Gomm will reimburse the SSSC fee for all new workers applying for SSSC registration
• Anti-social hours enhancement of up to £1042 per annum
• Recommend a Friend Scheme – up to £1000 for each permanent worker recommended (T&Cs apply)
• Additional mileage contributions of 45p per mile
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support from a dedicated team
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
• Membership to Lifeworks; employee well-being and perks platform
• Membership of a credit union
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts with leading hotels; and more!

For an informal discussion please contact Christine Mackenzie (Service Manager) on 07966770320 or ChristineMacKenzie@carrgomm.org