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At Carr Gomm we are offering an exciting opportunity: become a Support Practitioner Dunoon & Cowal (Responder) and discover a role where no two days are alike. You will be the essential link in providing immediate support in urgent situations, ensuring the well-being and safety of people in our community.

About Us:

Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity. Our Responder service in Dunoon & Cowal is all about being there when it matters most. We respond to Telecare Alarms in cases such as a fall, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time.

But our commitment doesn’t end there. We go the extra mile by checking in on people later in the day or at night. This person-centred approach ensures that people not only receive immediate assistance but also have peace of mind and comfort in their own homes.



The Role of Support Practitioner Dunoon & Cowal:

As a Support Practitioner Dunoon & Cowal (Responder), your role will involve conducting personal care, practical support, dynamic risk assessments, screening needs through effective communication, and working proactively to prevent hospital admissions. While you may be working independently, you won’t be alone; our close-knit team offers support and ensures continuity of care for the people we support. In addition, you will liaise with partner organisations contributing to the holistic care and wellbeing of the people we support.



Who We’re Looking For:

We value caring individuals who can remain calm under pressure, welcome every challenge as an opportunity to shine, and have excellent communication skills. You do not need professional experience to join us. We are looking for individuals who resonate with our values of Choice, Control, Openness & Honesty, Interdependence, Respect, Kindness & Compassion. We provide comprehensive induction training, including the use of ELK Lifting Cushion to all new team members. A full driving license is essential for this role.


Working with Carr Gomm:

“I went from cars sales to work in Social Care and it was the best move I ever made. Doing a job where you know you are making a difference to people’s lives everyday is very rewarding.” – Scott



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:

- 35 days holiday per year, rising to 40 with service (pro-rata).
- Paid travel time and additional mileage contributions of 45p per mile.
- £200 Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply).
- Fully funded SVQ qualification with support from a dedicated team (T&Cs apply).
- Salary enhancements for waking night shifts, sleepovers and oncall.
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contribution and credit union membership.
- Membership to Telus; employee well-being and perks platform access to the Carr Gomm App, which includes free physiotherapy, personal training and counselling.
- Cycle to work scheme and more!



Our Impact:

We take pride in supporting our community through impactful community projects like the Keep Warm appeal. During the energy crisis, we delivered Keep Warm Kits to help people in Argyll and Bute stay warm.

“Thank you so much for the lovely warm box which was delivered to me today. Very useful and very much appreciated a really lovely gesture from Carr Gomm. Thanks again” – Liz from Campbeltown.

Excellent opportunity for someone to join out team of overnight responders in our Lochgilphead service.

Driver essential – company car provided

The Lochgilphead Responder Service provide an effective and efficient way to respond to known risks that occur on an unplanned basis, for example falls and other accidents. As well as this the service also provides planned supports. The responder approach ensures that people remain safe and well in their own home, whilst reducing incidences of ambulance call-outs and hospital admissions. The responder approach is also more enabling as it removes – for some people – the requirement to rely on a sleepover service or 2:1 supports, by moving through a planned and risk-managed process towards greater independence and positive outcomes.

The responder service has an impact on the emergency and community services and having a team of well trained and responsible staff in this service reassures the people we support that someone is always on hand, which allows many individuals to feel safe at home. We look forward to helping this service grow, develop and make positive changes for the people we support.

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.

Full time (37.5) and part time roles available.

Would you relish the opportunity to work with vulnerable people living in your local community, making a real difference to someone’s life?

Looking for an exciting, fresh start in the new year? Are you a people person who enjoys forming relationships?

Why not join our NEW team of Homecare Mobile in Oban? With various shifts on offer, there’s lots of opportunities to gain valuable experience within different settings.

We are looking for nurturing and supportive individuals who can work closely with a colleague as part of a team; providing high levels of care to help reduce unplanned hospital and care home admissions You will support people who do not have access to regular care in their own homes.

Our care-at-home service enables people to stay in their own homes by providing help with daily living. Our role is not to do things for people, but to work with them, and we support everyone differently.

Mobile care support is new to Argyll & Bute. The service aims to:

Support people to get home safe and well from hospital.
Ensure that someone has the support they need to prevent re-admission.
Provide short-term care-at-home; assessing each person’s needs to provide the best possible support now and in the future.
Additional Benefits:

35 days holiday per year
Fully funded SVQ qualification with support from a dedicated team
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
Membership to Telus; employee well-being and perks platform
Membership of a credit union
Cycle to work scheme and more!
If you think this could be the role for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

Full time, Part time and Relief Hours Available

Driver preferred but not essential

Would you relish the opportunity to work with vulnerable people living in your local community, making a real difference to someone’s life?

The Tarbert Care at Home service provides support to people to lead a good quality of life in their own homes. The service aims to help people sustain, recover or manage their health, skills and abilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Our role is not to do things for people but to work with them. The service also provides support to those approaching the end of their lives in their own homes, where this is their choice. Throughout the day, you will be supporting individuals with their daily life routine, as per their support plan. This will often include meal preparation, medication administration, and personal care as well as other aspects of their daily life.

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Additional Benefits:

35 days’ holiday per year
Fully funded SVQ qualification with support from a dedicated team
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
Membership to Telus; employee well-being and perks platform
Membership of a credit union
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts with leading hotels; and more!
If you think this could be the role for you, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Flexible hours available

Driver essential (Vehicle provided)

The Oban Day & Overnight Responder Service provide an effective and efficient way to respond to known risks that occur on an unplanned basis, for example falls and other accidents. As well as this the service also provides planned supports. The responder approach ensures that people remain safe and well in their own home, whilst reducing incidences of ambulance call-outs and hospital admissions. The responder approach is also more enabling as it removes – for some people – the requirement to rely on a sleepover service or 2:1 supports, by moving through a planned and risk-managed process towards greater independence and positive outcomes.

The responder service has an impact on the emergency and community services and having a team of well trained and responsible staff in this service reassures the people we support that someone is always on hand, which allows many individuals to feel safe at home. We look forward to helping this service grow, develop and make positive changes for the people we support.

The responder service has an impact on the emergency and community services and having a team of well trained and responsible staff in this service reassures the people we support that someone is always on hand: between the hours of 11pm and 7am which allows many individuals to feel safe at home. We look forward to helping this service grow, develop and make positive changes for the people we support.

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.

Are you ready to be part of something meaningful? Discover an exciting opportunity for a rewarding career as a Support Practitioner in Carr Gomm’s Mobile Homecare service in Mid-Argyll. Join us in making a positive impact by supporting people in their own homes.

About Us:
Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity. Our Mobile Homecare service in Mid-Argyll supports people recently discharged from hospital to regain their independence. We work closely with the NHS and local authority to prevent re-admission through tailored, short-term support in people’s homes.

The Role:
As a Support Practitioner (Mobile Homecare), you will be working in pairs supporting people with their daily routine. This will include meal preparation, medication administration, and personal care as well as other aspects of their daily life. Flexible working patterns available 08:00 – 14:00 & 16:00 – 21:30 (subject to change)

Who We Are Looking For:
We value caring individuals who align with our core values of Choice, Control, Openness & Honesty, Interdependence, Respect, Kindness and Compassion. No professional experience is necessary; your empathy and dedication make you a perfect fit. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others, we welcome you to join our team. A full driving license is preferred but not essential for this role.

Working with Carr Gomm:
“I went from cars sales to work in Social Care and it was the best move I ever made. Doing a job where you know you are making a difference to people’s lives everyday is very rewarding.” – Scott

Our Impact:
We take pride in supporting our community through impactful community projects like the Keep Warm appeal. During the energy crisis, we delivered Keep Warm Kits to help people in Argyll and Bute stay warm.

“Thank you so much for the lovely warm box which was delivered to me today. Very useful and very much appreciated a really lovely gesture from Carr Gomm. Thanks again” – Liz from Campbeltown.

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:

£24,051 – £25,494 (pro rata) per annum / £12.30 – £13.04 based on qualifications, skills and experience
Anti-social hours payment of up to £1209 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
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling
Membership to TELUS (Employee Assistance Program, EAP): employee well-being and perks platform
Membership of a credit union
Cycle to work scheme

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

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.

Join our team in Lochaber (Fort William) 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 offering a unique opportunity to become a part time Support Practitioner in our Home Respite service and make a real impact in the lives of both carers and their loved ones.

About Us:

Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity. Our service in Lochaber (Fort William) provides 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.

The Role:

As a part time or relief Support Practitioner, 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 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.

Who 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.

Why Join Carr Gomm:

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

35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Fully funded SVQ qualification with support from a dedicated team (T&C’s Apply)
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
Membership to Lifeworks; employee well-being and perks platform. Access to the Carr Gomm App, which includes online access to physiotherapy, personal training 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 processes typically take 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 (membership).

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.

Join our team in Nairn 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 offering a unique opportunity to become a Support Practitioner and make a real impact in the lives of both carers and their loved ones.

About Us:

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

The Role:

As a Support Practitioner, you’ll be the helping hand that carers rely on. Your role involves providing respite care for 1-5 hours at a time, allowing carers the well-deserved break they need. With an impressive 5-star 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.

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.

Drivers are preferred, as our service extends to rural communities.

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:

35 days holiday per year, rising to 40 with service (pro-rata).
Paid travel time and additional mileage contributions of 45p per mile.
Carr Gomm will cover the cost of PVG application and reimburse the SSSC registration fee for all new workers.
£200 Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply).
Fully funded SVQ qualification with support from a dedicated team.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.
A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contribution and credit union membership.
Membership to Telus; employee well-being and perks platform. Plus, FREE online coaching and physiotherapy from Health by Science.
Cycle to work scheme, discounts with leading hotels; and more!
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 (membership. If you don’t have these details on hand, do not worry – you can start the form now and finish it at your convenience.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations manager in Carr Gomm.

This role would suit an experienced, values-oriented, person-centered social care professional. With a desire to lead teams working to support adults with learning and physical disabilities, you will be familiar with the complex challenges that people can face, with a determination to support people to live full, meaningful lives.

The role:

As an operations manager, you will be working closely with the Local Management Team – a brilliant team of experienced, social care managers, with the ability to manage your own diary and work routines.

You will thrive in roles with a good degree of autonomy, within clearly defined values and strategic objectives. You will be working within a busy and dynamic locality, which requires the flexibility to be responsive to the ever-changing environment. Contributing to the strategic management of Carr Gomm, you will have an appreciation of organisational values while developing a greater understanding of the organisational goals and objectives both for the people we support and all colleagues.

Excellent communication skills are crucial as a key contact for our internal and external partners. This role requires strong leadership and the passion to drive the locality towards achieving Carr Gomm’s strategic objectives.

This is a dynamic role in which you will never settle for ‘good enough’ but will always prioritize effectively in an ever-changing environment. You will appreciate that there is always capacity to innovate, improve, develop and stretch targets in the pursuit of a more equitable society in which people can lead full and positive lives as active citizens.

Success in this role includes, but not limited to:

Being the lead contact with local authority commissioners and regulators as a registered manager for the services.

Maintaining excellent links with other health and social work and social care professionals.

Participate in the strategic management of the organisation through formal groups; taking a lead on specific issues as and when required.

Maintaining an overview of risk management for the organisation and services, and to take appropriate action to manage and minimize risks.

Supporting Service Managers to develop services in line with Carr Gomm’s strategy, including the consideration of alternative and imaginative ways to support new and existing people.

Ensuring that the services are working in line with Carr Gomm’s policies, procedures and values to meet the outcomes of the individual people supported.

Ensuring that the services operate flexibly in response to changing requirements.

Providing leadership and support to the Service Managers and other key staff, to assistant them to carry out their responsibilities in managing the services.

Working with the Service Managers to ensure the services are contractually compliant, and financially viable by managing budgets.

Being a strong role-model, and working with HR colleagues to lead positive employee relations and good working practice.

To take charge of your own priorities for professional development, which you will be supported to achieve.


Who we are looking for:
Successful Operations Managers may come from different backgrounds and have a range of work and life experiences. All are creative and a have flair for engaging and inspiring people, whilst sharing our values of respect, interdependence, choice, control, openness and honesty, kindness, and compassion.

Key to being successful in this role is the experience of managing person-centered services to individuals with often quite complex learning and physical disabilities, and an awareness of what getting it right for people means, both when developing new services, and when driving quality in existing services.

In our eyes, the best Operations Managers are natural leaders who are passionate, logical, and flexible; they have excellent communication and people skills which they use to forge strong, productive relationships; and they have the capacity to deliver. They are also confident problem solvers – curious with potential solutions and ideas to improve new ways of working and contribute to the development of Carr Gomm.

We expect that you will have experience of managing a range of community care services providing complex support. We also expect that you will have an understanding the Scottish Social Care sector, alongside good knowledge of the requirements of regulatory bodies such as the Care Inspectorate and SSSC. Professional qualifications (enabling registration with SSSC) and / or the ability to demonstrate relevant skills and experiences are desirable, as is an ability to demonstrate the experience of work which matches the requirements of this profile.

Carr Gomm is a leading Scottish social care and community development charity. We provide person-centered support to over 4500 people every year so they can live their best possible life.

Our services are based on our values and reflect the choices and aspirations of each individual and community we work with. Our qualified staff work with people in their homes and communities, supporting people in their day-to-day lives and making plans to achieve their hopes and dreams in the future. Carr Gomm also fundraises to tackle isolation and loneliness in our communities through projects and activities across Scotland.

Benefits

35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave

A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions

Membership to TELUS; employee well-being platform

Carr Gomm App, which includes access to physiotherapy, personal training and counselling

Membership of a credit union

Cycle to work scheme

We all need support, at times, with something.

Disabilities and abilities are not too different – they can be visible, and sometimes, they can be hidden. We enable people to better manage the challenges they face in their lives, by working with them to recognise and build upon their strengths. And often, we do this by listening to them, really listening, and working out a plan of support to help.

The Glasgow service aims to help people sustain, recover or manage their mental health, skills and abilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Our role is not to do things for people but to work with them.

If your experience matches our services, why not apply to work as a Support Practitioner with Carr Gomm? If you are qualified, your starting salary can rise to your experience. Just complete the form below. The best applicants tell us what it is about themselves that makes them a good fit for the role!


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.


Additional Benefits:

35 days’ holiday per year (pro rata)
Time and a half payment for any time worked over 37.5 hours per week
Carr Gomm will reimburse the SSSC fee for all new workers applying for SSSC registration
Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Additional mileage contributions of 45p per mile
Fully funded SVQ qualification with support from a dedicated team
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
A Defined Contribution pension scheme with incremental employer contributions
Membership to Telus; Employee Well-being and perks platform
Access to online physiotherapy and counselling
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts with leading hotels
Plus More!

Step into Robert’s world of hillwalking, 80s music and adventure!

Since joining the Carr Gomm family, Robert has been on a journey of self-expression and discovery. Ever since childhood, he boarded in various institutions and didn’t always have the opportunity to voice his needs and wants, leaving him without control over his own life. Since joining the Carr Gomm family, Robert has achieved significant milestones, including securing his own home outside Dunfermilne. This has not only provided stability but empowered Robert to explore his passions, such as hill walking and Scottish history.




He says: “I am very, very happy with my support. I am happy getting out… and taking staff to different places. Happy looking at holidays with staff on the computer.”

Do you want to make a difference for Robert and people like him in your local community? Become part of our team today!

About Us:

Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity. Our Visiting Service in Forth Valley provides support to adults living with a variety of challenges in their own home. This includes Mental Ill-health, Learning Disability, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Sight Loss and more. We believe in a person-centered approach, recognising that each person we support has unique needs and goals. Our support is flexibility and varied, ensuring that each person receives the right support at the right time.



The Role

As a Support Practitioner, your role is all about empowering people to live their best possible life. This will involve a range of responsibilities from providing personal care, medication administration and developing support plans. With an impressive 5-star rating from the Care Inspectorate, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of support. We strive for excellence in everything that we do, and our Support Practitioners play a vital role in maintaining these high standards.



Who We're Looking For:

Experienced social care professionals with a passion for making a positive impact on people’s lives. Idea candidates should have:

2-3 years of experience working in a social care setting
SVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in social care preferred
Sleepover availability (11pm-7am) is preferred. The sleepover enhancement is paid at £98.40
Why Join Carr Gomm:

You'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and prioritises your wellbeing. We offer a range of benefits to support you both personally and professionally. Our benefits include:

Physiotherapy, health coaching and in-house counselling, provided via Carr Gomm app to support your mental and physical health.
A personalized Career Development and Progression Programme to help you grow in your role.
An annual leave allowance of 35 days pro rata (rising with service up to 40 days) to rest and recharge.
High street discounts to make your money go further.
£200 refer a friend scheme and much more!

Our Impact:

We take pride in supporting our community projects such as Forth Valley’s Club Fun. Led by People We Support, the project tackles loneliness and isolation by offering opportunities for people to come together, build friendships and experience new things.

Apply Today:

Applying to join our team as a Support Practitioner for our Visiting Service (Forth Valley) 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 (membership. If you don’t have these details on hand, do not worry – you can start the form now and finish it at your convenience.

If you have any questions, please contact our recruitment team on recruitment@carrgomm.org.

The Finance Team are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Finance Officer to join our busy National Service team. The successful individual will be well-versed in the functionality of finance as a whole and have an ability to work to deadlines, whilst maintaining excellent accuracy in all aspects of your work. You will report to the Operations Manager (Finance).

Responsibilities

Carry out Finance and administrative tasks of the Finance department e.g., process supplier invoices, set up and maintain supplier accounts, ensure correct approval for expenditure is obtained, make daily and weekly bank payments, post weekly bank transactions, liaise with suppliers, reconcile supplier statements, maintain filing systems and deal with any internal or external queries.
Contribute to the development of the Finance department.
Demonstrate and promote the Carr Gomm values on your day-to-day work, being those Choice, Control, Interdependence, Respect, Openness & Honesty and Efficiency, Joint Working and Involvement.

What makes a great Finance Officer:

Successful Finance Officers come from different backgrounds and have a range of work and life experiences. All are logical with an organised mind and great attention to detail, ensuring fixed deadlines are met. Excellent organisational and planning skills are essential as is the ability to respond quickly to changing environments.

Flexible days and nights with relief and part time contracts available!

Driver essential – company car provided

The Lochgilphead Responder Service provide an effective and efficient way to respond to known risks that occur on an unplanned basis, for example falls and other accidents. As well as this the service also provides planned supports. The responder approach ensures that people remain safe and well in their own home, whilst reducing incidences of ambulance call-outs and hospital admissions. The responder approach is also more enabling as it removes – for some people – the requirement to rely on a sleepover service or 2:1 supports, by moving through a planned and risk-managed process towards greater independence and positive outcomes.

The responder service has an impact on the emergency and community services and having a team of well trained and responsible staff in this service reassures the people we support that someone is always on hand, which allows many individuals to feel safe at home. We look forward to helping this service grow, develop and make positive changes for the people we support.

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.

Join Carr Gomm 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 offering a unique opportunity to become a Relief Support Practitioner and make a real impact in people’s lives.

About Us:

Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity. Our Home Care 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 Relief 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. 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.

A full driving license is essential.

Casual Relief Contracts: For those who need more flexibility in their rota, our casual relief contracts are the perfect fit. If you can’t commit to working the same number of hours each week, this contract still allows you to make a meaningful impact.

Apply Today:

Applying to join our team as a Relief 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, SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration and PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) membership.

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.

Full time (37.5) and part time roles available.

Would you relish the opportunity to work with vulnerable people living in your local community, making a real difference to someone’s life?

Looking for an exciting, fresh start in the new year? Are you a people person who enjoys forming relationships?

Why not join our NEW team of Homecare Mobile in Oban? With various shifts on offer, there’s lots of opportunities to gain valuable experience within different settings.

We are looking for nurturing and supportive individuals who can work closely with a colleague as part of a team; providing high levels of care to help reduce unplanned hospital and care home admissions You will support people who do not have access to regular care in their own homes.

Our care-at-home service enables people to stay in their own homes by providing help with daily living. Our role is not to do things for people, but to work with them, and we support everyone differently.

Mobile care support is new to Argyll & Bute. The service aims to:

Support people to get home safe and well from hospital.
Ensure that someone has the support they need to prevent re-admission.
Provide short-term care-at-home; assessing each person’s needs to provide the best possible support now and in the future.
Additional Benefits:

35 days holiday per year
Fully funded SVQ qualification with support from a dedicated team
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
Membership to Telus; employee well-being and perks platform
Membership of a credit union
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts with leading hotels; and more!
If you think this could be the role for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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.