Carr Gomm in the Scottish Borders
Carr Gomm has services throughout the Scottish Borders that support people with our person-centred approach.
Support in the Borders
Carr Gomm’s Borders Services provides specialist support to people experiencing enduring mental ill health in the area. The individualised service supports people with enduring mental health problems and encourages people to live in their own homes and be integrated into the community. Each flat is within a 10-minute walk from one of our team, allowing for a more individual and flexible service.
To access support or to find out more information, please get in touch.
Stories from people supported in the Borders
Work With Us in the Borders
Carr Gomm regularly recruits full-time, part-time and relief roles in the Borders. You don’t need experience, just a passion for social care and making a positive difference. We support differently. Can you? As part of our support team, you will be a valuable asset in the day-to-day support of people throughout the Borders. The role varies daily to assist people to live their life how they choose and supports people in their own homes and communities. Social care can be challenging but is a hugely rewarding career as you are making a real difference in people’s lives. You don’t need to have experience, as full training is provided, but the right values and motivation are essential; honesty, respect, empathy, and compassion are key skills that are required in people who join our teams.
Go to our Vacancies page to explore current job opportunities
Why Work for Carr Gomm?
Carr Gomm is a Living Wage employer, paying a minimum of £12.90 p/h that increases with experience. Unlike other providers, we provide additional benefits to all our staff. On top of your salary, you can earn time and a half for any overtime over 37.5 hours worked per week and paid travel time, where you can claim 45p per mile for work-related mileage over and above the normal commute to work.
ad ceer highlights from our Borders staff
Access to the Carr Gomm App.
Mileage payment of 45p per mile.
Staff Benefits
Up to 40 days annual leave.
Defined Contribution pension scheme.
Plus, much more!
For more Carr Gomm Staff Benefits, visit our Why Work With Us Page.
Read career highlights from staff in the Borders
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Fundraising
Fundraising for Carr Gomm is invaluable in helping us run community projects throughout Scotland. These projects go a long way to helping to build relationships and bringing people together to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. Whether you raise £100 or £1000, every penny makes a difference!
Below are just a few examples of incredible fundraisers that have taken place!
For tips, help and advice on setting up your own Carr Gomm fundraising, visit our Fundraising pages.
