Overview
“We are here to empower people to live independently make informed choices and achieve outcomes that matter to them most.” – Eileen, Service Manager
As a Support Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in helping people live their best lives. Every day you’ll make a real difference; it’s a role where you help people stay connected, independent and supported.
About Us
Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity supporting people across Scotland to live their best lives. In Argyll & Bute, our Housing Support Services help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness secure housing or maintain their tenancy.
About the Role
As a Support Practitioner (Housing Support), you will work with individuals facing homelessness, tenancy‑related difficulties and other housing challenges. Your duties include but are not limited to:
* Regularly review and update support plans to stay relevant and outcome focused
* Use problem‑solving and creativity to enhance choices and social connections
* Build strong professional relationships with families, friends and agencies
* Advocate for people and connect them to community resources
* Ensure informed decision‑making through human‑rights‑based processes
* Maintain accurate records, including risk assessments and reports
* Provide practical support for tenancy management and independent living
* Manage time effectively with a flexible, adaptable approach
* Support people to find and maintain suitable accommodation
* Assist with managing bills, budgeting and dealing with debt
* Help make the most of income and benefits
* Build skills and confidence for work or volunteering
* Signpost people to other services and community opportunities
* Support social connections, hobbies and leisure activities
Qualifications
* Compassionate, reliable and community‑mindful
* Full training provided; support to achieve an SVQ in Health and Social Care while working
* Full driving licence preferred; not essential
* Flexible to work a variety of shift patterns, including days, evenings and weekends
Benefits
* Anti‑social hours enhancement up to £1,272 per annum for waking night shifts (11pm‑7am)
* Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile
* 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, free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling
* A free Blue Light Card for discounts
* Credit union membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
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