Full Time, Part Time

Carr Gomm; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services organization in Edinburgh is seeking Support Practitioners to assist individuals with daily living activities and prevent social isolation. The role requires flexibility in working various shifts, including nights and weekends. Comprehensive training and numerous benefits are offered, including enhanced leave and a pension scheme. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or be able to apply for a work visa.

Benefits

Anti-social hours enhancement

Enhanced mileage payment

35 days’ holiday per year

£200 Recommend a Friend Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Free Blue Light Card

Access to physiotherapy and health coaching

Membership of a credit union

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or apply for a visa.
• Full training provided, including SVQ qualifications.
• Must possess the right values and motivation to support individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living activities at home and in the community.
• Prevent social isolation and loneliness by assisting individuals.
• Work flexible shift patterns including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Honesty

Respect

Empathy

Compassion

Flexibility

Job description

Support Practitioner – Edinburgh & the Lothians

Salary: £25,224 – £26,737 per annum (pro rata) / £12.90 – £13.67 based on qualifications, skills and experience

Locality: Edinburgh & the Lothians

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time

Job Description

We are recruiting Support Practitioners to join our established teams in Edinburgh and the Lothians. You will support people with all aspects of daily living at home and in their communities. You will assist people with planning for their future and prevent the effects of social isolation and loneliness. We adopt a person-centred approach to working with individuals who require support for a variety of reasons including Mental Health, Autism, Physical & Learning Disabilities.

Full training (including SVQ qualifications) is provided alongside regular support and supervision from your Service Manager. The right values and motivation are essential: honesty, respect, empathy and compassion are key skills required.

You must be flexible to work a variety of shift patterns which can include Days, Evenings/Weekends & Overnights. Shift patterns may include 22.5 hours per week for part-time roles.

We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship.

Benefits

• Anti-social hours enhancement of up to £1,241 per annum when undertaking waking night shifts (11pm-7am)
• Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile
• 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service
• £200 Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&C apply)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with incremental employer contributions
• Free Blue Light Card
• Access to the Carr Gomm App including free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling
• Membership of a credit union
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

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Note: Only those who meet the eligibility criteria and possess the required values will be considered.