Discover what it means to be a Support Practitioner with Carr Gomm
Support Practitioners are at the heart of Carr Gomm and are on the front lines, offering life-saving support to people across Scotland.
The role of a Support Practitioner is a diverse and challenging role but hugely rewarding.
Carr Gomm offers you the opportunity to work in one of Scotland’s leading social care and community development charities, helping people achieve their individual hopes and dreams every day. We will support you in developing a fulfilling and rewarding career. Beginning with a warm and friendly Carr Gomm welcome, we’ll inspire you under the leadership of a knowledgeable manager. We provide a full induction, regular supervision, and team meetings to ensure you maximise your potential.
Become a Support Practitioner
As part of our support team, you will be a valuable asset in the day-to-day support of people throughout Scotland. 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.
Training and Qualifications
Developing people’s skills and knowledge to help them do their jobs safely and effectively is important to us. We invest in every staff member, providing training so that people feel confident, competent, and well-supported in their roles.
Core Training
If you decide to join Carr Gomm as a Support Practitioner, you can expect
- Fully-funded SVQ qualification relevant to your support practitioner role. This qualification will help you meet the requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration
- To be paid for every hour spent training, including induction
- An environment that champions continuous professional development. We’re here to support you in your career journey
Additional Training
Additional training opportunities are required for select services and length of services.
- Opportunities to increase your knowledge in a whole range of specialist areas, including:
We believe social care is a career and not just a job. The skills and knowledge you’ll learn will stay with you throughout life.
Staff Benefits
As an Accredited Living Wage employer, we believe in rewarding commitment, so your remuneration is enhanced with the length of service and relevant qualifications. With support practitioners salaries from £25,224 – £26.737 per annum (pro rata) / £12.90 – £13.67 p/h based on qualifications, skills and experience, we also offer a range of great benefits:
*Based on all permanent support practitioner roles.
Pensions Scheme
Defined Contribution pension scheme.
Annual Leave
Up to 40 days annual leave (pro rata, based on length of service) and a sell-back annual leave scheme.
Health and Wellbeing
Access to the Carr Gomm App, featuring access to free online counselling services, personal training, and physiotherapy.
Blue Light Card eligibility.
Sign up for a Blue Light Card and receive access to 100’s of discounts online and in-store.
Reimbursed sign-up fee.
Enhanced Overtime
Time and a half payment for hours worked over 37.5 hours per week (averaged over the month).
Terms & Conditions Apply
Cycle to work scheme.
Carr Gomm participates in a cycle to work scheme with Cyclescheme
Professional Development
Access to continual professional development training and career progression opportunities.
Anti-social hours enhancement
Anti-social hours payment of up to £1241 when undertaking waking night shifts (11pm-7am).
Terms & Conditions Apply
Enhanced Leave
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave.
Blue Light Tickets eligibility.
Blue Light Tickets provides the Blue Light community with the chance to receive free tickets from venues, sports teams, attractions, and festival.
Concert for Carers eligibility.
Concert For Carers provides access to free or discounted tickets to a variety of events.
Staff Recognition Scheme.
Our Staff Recognition Scheme rewards all permanent employees from the completion of their first-year service to the next significant milestone and beyond.
Travel Expenses
Claim back 45p per mile for all travel expenses incurred during your work.
SCVO
Access to the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) credit union, which provides financial advice and assistance.
Capital Credit Union
Access to Capital Credit Union, which provides financial advice and support.
Recommend a friend scheme.
Be recommended for a permanent position by an existing staff member to receive a bonus.
Terms & Conditions Apply
We Value Staff Opinions
At Carr Gomm, we believe everyone’s voice should be heard, and every idea is valid. That is why we launched our staff initiative Futures. ‘Futures’ acts as a digital suggestion box for staff to share any idea, big or small, that will help improve their workplace or the lives of people we support. It is open to all staff at any level, and each idea will be evaluated on its own merit.
Some ideas that have been implemented through Futures include:
- Launching our LGBT+ Network to support and champion staff and people support
- Offering a pay incentive for staff taking on extra shifts
- Funding an art exhibit for people supported during Mental Health Awareness Week
Career stories
Carr Gomm Support Practitioners share their experiences below.
@cg_carrgomm Confidence is more than just a name! In this video, he shares his experience applying for the role of Support Practitioner with Stirling Visiting Service. Thinking about a career in social care? 🤔 What questions do you have about applying? Drop them in the comments! #carrgomm#scotland#socialcare#supportpractitioner ♬ original sound - Carr Gomm
@cg_carrgomm Just finished school and feeling lost? Katherine was in your shoes at 18 and found her calling in social care. Stitch this with your advice for someone new starting in social care. #socialcarecareer ♬ original sound - Carr Gomm
Apply today to become a Support Practitioner with Carr Gomm.
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