Part Time, Relief

Carr Gomm; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Support Practitioner to help individuals manage daily life and maintain their independence. Responsibilities include meal preparation and personal care, with comprehensive training provided. No prior experience is required, but a caring attitude and teamwork skills are essential. Benefits include enhanced holiday entitlement and mileage payments. Apply today to make a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile

35 days holiday per year (pro-rata)

£200 Recommend a Friend Scheme

Enhanced family leave policies

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Free Blue Light Card

Access to Carr Gomm App

Membership of a credit union

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• No professional experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Full driving licence preferred.
• Passion for making a positive impact in the community.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals manage daily life including meal preparation and personal care.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Support people in maintaining their independence.

Skills

Caring attitude

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

Support Practitioner (Part-Time) – Seaboard Care at Home Service

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

Become a Support Practitioner and support people live their best lives!

We’re hiring Support Practitioners to join our Seaboard Care at Home service, where every day, you’ll support people in maintaining their independence, wellbeing, and connection to their community.

About Us

Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity. Our Seaboard Care at Home service provides support to people to lead a good quality of life in their own homes. Our support helps to keep people in their own homes, surrounded by familiarity and comfort.

About the Role

As a Support Practitioner, you’ll be the helping hand that people rely on. Your role involves supporting people to manage daily life. This will often include meal preparation, medication administration, and personal care as well as other aspects of their daily life. Our role is not to do things for people, but to work with them.

Qualifications

We are looking for caring people 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. A full driving licence is preferred.

Benefits

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and helps you grow in your role. Our benefits include:

• Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile
• 35 days holiday per year (pro-rata), 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!

Apply Today

Applying to join our team as a Support Practitioner is quick and straightforward. Our online application process typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete. We will ask for some essential details, including information on your previous employment and references.

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.

For more details about the role, including responsibilities and requirements, download the job profile (PDF).

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