From the 1st of April 2026, Carr Gomm Support Practitioners will receive a pay increase of at least 5%.
We truly appreciate the incredible work are staff do to support people across Scotland. To recognise their invaluable contributions and commitment, we are delighted to announce that our Support Practitioners will receive a pay increase of at least 2% above the current adult social care wage,
From 1st April 2026, all new Carr Gomm Support Practitioners will receive a minimum of £13.75 per hour. In recognition of experience and qualifications, experienced Support Practitioners will receive a rate of £14.50 per hour. This is almost 8% above the Scottish Government’s adult social care wage.
In a letter to all staff, Andrew Thomson, Carr Gomm’s Chief Executive, stated:
“We will always strive to be better, as this is in our DNA, but we can only be at our best with your continued commitment, determination, and inspiration. When we all strive together, aligned to our strategic plan, then we are at our best.
I want to sincerely recognise your hard work and attention to detail in getting it right for everyone that we support.
Andrew Thomson has been outspoken in urging the Scottish Government to increase the wage for adult social care workers, emphasising that the current rate does not properly recognise the skills, qualifications and commitment of our staff, or the value of people who have social care in their lives.
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Despite the challenging environment, Carr Gomm remains dedicated to providing fair wages that are consistent with our core values, ensuring that our employees are valued and supported.
Along with the pay increase, Carr Gomm will continue to provide additional benefits to our Support Practitioners, including time and a half for all hours worked over 37.5 hours per week, a claim back of 45p per mile claim back for all travel expenses incurred during your work, and enhanced waking hours payments.
In addition to a pay rise for all staff, we will continue to offer great staff benefits to all workers. This includes:
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- 35 days holiday per year (increase with length of service) and a sell-back annual leave scheme
- Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave
- Staff recognition scheme
- Free Blue Light Card
- Access to free online counselling from our in-house Counselling Service
- Access to free personal training and physiotherapy, via our Carr Gomm App
- Plus much more!
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