Part Time, Relief

Carr Gomm; Inverness, Nairn, Fort William, Tain; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care charity is seeking part-time Support Practitioners to provide vital respite care in the Highlands of Scotland. This role offers the flexibility needed to accommodate personal commitments while making a meaningful impact in the community. With comprehensive training provided, candidates do not need prior experience but should possess a genuine desire to support others. Benefits include enhanced leave, mileage compensation, and access to health resources, ensuring a supportive work environment.

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 health coaching and counselling

Membership of a credit union

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for making a positive impact in the community.
• No professional experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite care for carers.
• Tailor visits to accommodate staff commitments.

Skills

Passion for community support

Flexibility

Job description

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

Job Type: Part Time, Relief

Job Description

Join our team across the Highlands and make a difference every day!

Are you looking for a fulfilling role that makes a positive impact in your local community? At Carr Gomm, we are recruiting part-time and relief Support Practitioners in the following areas:

• Sutherland
• Seaboard (Care at Home service)
• Tain

This is a unique opportunity to join our team and make a real impact in the lives of the people you support, their carers and their loved ones.

Why Join Carr Gomm:

Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity. Our services in the Highlands provide respite breaks to people with caring responsibilities. We believe in the power of person‑centred support and the importance of ensuring that carers have the chance to take a break when needed. Our support helps to keep people in their own homes, surrounded by familiarity and comfort. To learn more about who we are and what we do, watch our About Us video on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yfx6by.

The Role:

As a Support Practitioner – whether part-time or relief – you’ll be the helping hand that carers rely on. Your role involves providing respite care, allowing carers the well‑deserved break they need. With an impressive 5* rating from the Care Inspectorate, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care and support. We strive for excellence in everything that we do, and our Support Practitioners play a vital role in maintaining these high standards. We value flexibility, and our support visits can be tailored to work around your other commitments, whether it’s childcare, studies, or other responsibilities.

We are looking for caring individuals who have a genuine passion for making a positive impact in their community. You do not need professional experience to join us. We provide comprehensive induction training to all new team members.

You'll be part of a supportive team in the Highlands that values your contributions and helps you grow in your role. We offer a range of benefits for part‑time staff, including:

• 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&Cs apply)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
• Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)
• Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling
• Membership of a credit union
• Cycle to work scheme; and more!

We welcome applications from any candidates 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.