Work with us for a fulfilling & worthwhile career in social care.
You don’t need experience, just a passion for social care and making a positive difference. We support differently. Can you?
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.
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.
- 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 worker salaries from £24,051 – £25,494 (pro rata) per annum / £12.30 – £13.04 p/h based on qualifications, skills and experience, we also offer a range of great benefits:
- a permanent contract, working either full-time (37.5hrs/week) or part-time hours
- time and a half payment for hours worked over 37.5 hours per week (averaged over the month)
- anti-social hours payment of up to £1042 when undertaking waking night shifts (11pm-7am)
- additional mileage payment of 45p per mile
- a comprehensive induction, continual professional development including SVQ qualification, which is paid by Carr Gomm and career progression opportunities
- 35 days holiday per year (increases 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
- Defined Contribution pension scheme with incremental employer contributions
- membership in a credit union
- cycle to work scheme
- a comprehensive set of perks and benefits delivered via Lifeworks
- access to Carr Gomm’s well-being and social app – Spark
- Free online counselling from our in-house Counselling Service
- Free personal training and physiotherapy accessed through our Carr Gomm App
- discounts with leading hotels, and more!
*Based on all permanent support practitioner roles
Office Staff
As part of our office team, you will play a valuable role in the running of Carr Gomm and assist in making a difference in people’s lives. The office roles available vary and offer different challenges for you to take on. As part of the team, you will be fully supported to be confident in your ability and be part of a broader team that supports over 3000 every day in Scotland.
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.
If you decide to join the Carr Gomm team, you can expect:
- 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, whatever that may look like.
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.
We also offer a range of great benefits:
- 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
- Hybrid and/or flexible working available for most roles
- a Defined Contribution pension scheme with incremental employer contributions
- membership in a credit union
- cycle to work scheme
- a comprehensive set of perks and benefits delivered via Lifeworks
- access to Carr Gomm’s well-being and social app – Spark
- Free online counselling from our in-house Counselling Service
- Free personal training and physiotherapy accessed through our Carr Gomm App
- discounts with leading hotels, and more!
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.
