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Ref no:
419881
Published:
10/04/2025
Closes:
31/07/2025
Location:
Tain, IV24
Salary:
£25,224 – £26,737 per annum (pro rata) / £12.90 – £13.67 based on qualifications, skills and experience
Contract Type:
Permanent, Supply/Casual/Relief
Position Type:
Full Time, Part Time, Supply/Casual/Relief
Hours:
37.5 hours per week

“I get a lot of job satisfaction out of my job, at the end of the day I really feel like I have made a difference in someone’s life and been appreciated “

Maybe you don’t have any experience and working in Social Care is new to you? Don’t be put off! We’d love to hear from you!

We are interested in what you are like as a person, and what values you can bring. If they match ours, we are convinced that our training and ongoing support will make you into an excellent Support Practitioner. Of course, if you have experience in a similar role, we will value that experience.

The Tain Care at Home Service provides support with daily living; be it nutritional support, assistance with medication or any level of personal care. Flexible hours are available. The ability to work weekends/evenings is essential for this role.

Drivers desirable, though not essential.

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.

As a way of demonstrating how much we value you and your commitment we offer a range of great benefits:

  • Anti-social hours payment of up to £1241 per annum when undertaking waking night shift (11pm-7am)
  • Time and a half payment for hours worked over 37.5 hours per week (averaged over the pay period)
  • 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
  • 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 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.

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