About Us
Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity. Our Home‑Based Respite service in Nairn provides support to carers by giving them a break, while ensuring the people they care for continue to receive the help they need at home through person‑centered support.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference in their community. Full training is provided, and you will be supported to achieve an SVQ in Health and Social Care while you work. You will need a driving licence, as you will travel to support people in rural areas.
You will build strong, trusting relationships with people and their families.
We are looking for candidates who are flexible to work a variety of shift patterns, supporting people when they need it, including days, evenings, and weekends.
Can’t commit to part‑time hours (16‑30 per week)? We have Relief Support Practitioner opportunities available.
Impact You Can Make
“Always look forward to my support coming in. I can relax knowing I have the company whilst my husband goes out”. – Family member of a Person carried out by Carr Gomm.
Why Join Carr Gomm
You will be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation that invests in its people. You will have opportunities to shape how work is done through specialist working groups and the Futures innovation programme, within an organisation that proudly holds the LGBT Charter for inclusion.
Benefits
* 35 days holiday per year, rising to 40 days with service
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
* A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
* Access to the Carr Gomm App, including free physiotherapy, health coaching, and counselling
* A free Blue Light Card, giving access to thousands of discounts
* Credit union membership
* Cycle to Work scheme, and more
Eligibility
We welcome applications from any candidate already eligible to work in the UK or those who can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g., dependent visas, ancestry, etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Carr Gomm. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.
Apply Today
Applying to join our team as a Support Practitioner is quick and straightforward. We will ask for some essential details, including information on your previous employment and references. For more details about the role, including responsibilities and requirements, download the job profile (PDF).
Contact
For further information, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@carrgomm.org.
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