Relief Support Practitioner- Rothesay

Salary: £12.30 Per Hour
Locality: Rothesay, Argyll & Bute

Category: Support Practitioner

Job Type: Relief

Job Description

Join us as a Relief Support Practitioner in Rothesay

Are you looking for a fulfilling role that makes a positive impact in your local community? At Carr Gomm, we are offering a unique opportunity to become a Relief Support Practitioner in either our Responder and Mobile teams, making a real impact in people’s lives. We have both day and night shifts available.

About Us:

Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity. Our service in Rothesay 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.

The Role:

As a Support Practitioner, you’ll be the helping hand that people on. Your role involves supporting people 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. The role includes compassionate end-of-life care in the comfort of people’s own homes respecting their choices and wishes.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 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.
  • Having a driver’s license is a plus, but not a must – your dedication to making a difference is what truly counts!

 

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.

 

Why Join Carr Gomm:

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

  • A variety of shifts available 12 months of the year
  • Paid travel time and mileage for out-of-area travel
  • Holiday pay accrual
  • Comprehensive induction training, including the use of ELK Lifting Cushion
  • Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling.

Apply Today:

Applying to join our team as a Support Practitioner is quick and straightforward. Our online application processes typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete. We will ask for some essential details, including information on your previous employment, SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration and PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Group) membership.

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    Personal Details
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    Personal Statement
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    Personal Details

    Do you hold a full UK driving licence? Are you related to a board member or another Carr Gomm colleague? Have you worked for Carr Gomm through an agency? Do you have the Right to Work in the UK? Hours preferred?

    Registrations

    Are you registered with any of the following regulatory bodies? Have you ever had a sanction or ban from any regulatory body? Have you ever been considered for listing, or barred from working with, either the Vulnerable Adults AND/OR Children’s workforce(s) with Disclosure Scotland? Are you, or have you ever been, a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme?

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    If you do not have employment history, please add NA as the job title of employment details #1.
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    In this section, demonstrate how your skills and experiences meet the requirements of the role, as outlined in the Job Description. You may also wish to tell us about your hobbies, passions, and ideas! Please note, failure to complete this section adequately will result in your application form not being shortlisted.

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    The first referee must, where possible, be your line manager from your current place of work (or previous employer if you are not currently in work). Your second reference should be from your previous employer. If you do not have a previous employer, please provide other relevant referees such as a former teacher/lecturer or someone who could provide a character reference. Please be aware references will not be accepted from friends or family members. We will only take up references after you have been interviewed and are offered the post.
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    Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003. Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act 1974 by virtue of Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions and Exclusions)(Scotland) Order 2003. You are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act and in the event of employment failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action. All successful applicants are subject to an appropriate Disclosure Scotland check.

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