Part Time, Relief

Carr Gomm; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Support Practitioner to provide flexible respite support to individuals in their homes. This role allows for meaningful engagement with the community and supports unpaid carers in taking necessary breaks. Open to candidates without prior experience, full training is provided. The position includes various perks such as a defined contribution pension scheme, generous holidays, and anti-social hours payments.

Benefits

35 days’ holiday per year

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Anti-social hours payment

Free Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred due to rural coverage.
• No prior experience needed; training provided.
• Kind and reliable nature with community focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1–5 hour support visits in people’s homes.
• Build meaningful relationships with individuals and their families.
• Deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Kind, reliable, and community-minded

Open to learning

Confident working independently

Job description

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

Job Type: Part Time, Relief

Job Description

Be a vital part of someone’s support system.

Looking for a role that fits around your life while letting you give back to your community? At Carr Gomm, we’re offering the chance to join our Home Respite team in Lochaber (Fort William) as a Support Practitioner, providing essential short‑term support to people in their homes.

This is an opportunity to support unpaid carers by offering them time to rest and recharge — all while making a meaningful difference in someone else’s day.

Why Carr Gomm?

We’re a national charity with a local heart. Our Lochaber service focuses on delivering flexible, person‑centred care that respects people’s choices and routines. Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, we’ll support your journey with full training, expert guidance, and a values‑driven approach that puts people first.

About the Role

• Provide 1–5 hour support visits in people’s homes to enable carer respite
• Build meaningful relationships with individuals and their families
• Work flexibly — shifts can fit around your other commitments
• Deliver high‑quality care, recognised by strong Care Inspectorate ratings

Whether you’re seeking a few hours a week or more regular work, we’re happy to discuss what works for you.

Who You Are

• Kind, reliable, and community‑minded
• Open to learning — no prior experience needed
• Confident working independently (training provided)
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred, due to rural coverage

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 (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.

What We Offer

• Anti‑social hours payment of up to £1,209 per annum when undertaking waking night shift (11pm‑7am)
• Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile
• 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service
• £200 Refer 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 (access to discounts and promotions)
• Access to the Carr Gomm App: free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling
• Membership of a credit union
• Cycle to work scheme and more

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