Care Assistant

Highland Home Carers; Nairn; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Scotland seeks a Care Assistant to support individuals in their own homes and communities. The role requires a valid UK Driving Licence, commitment to training, and an understanding of care needs. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, overtime pay, paid training, and access to an employee assistance scheme. The successful candidate will help maintain dignity and respect while delivering essential personal care services. Join a team dedicated to improving the quality of life for others.

Benefits

Paid training

Free SVQ opportunities

Employee assistance scheme

Competitive hourly rate

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Full and valid UK Driving Licence required.
• Willingness to register with the SSSC and keep registration updated.
• No prior experience needed, but a commitment to care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care, mobility, and medication.
• Work according to Support Plans to meet individual needs.
• Maintain records in line with HHC policies.

Skills

Commitment to high-quality care

Understanding of Risk Assessments

Respect for choice and dignity

Job description

Reporting to: Assistant Services Manager

Salary/Hourly rate: £13.00 Per Hour + £0.45 (per mile) mileage allowance + Competitive benefits & Overtime Rates

Contract: Part Time

Hours: Available Shifts - 08.00 to 14.00 & 16.00 - 22.00

Please note that we are unable to support immediate sponsorship needs or any sponsorship renewals prior to November 2026

Applicants are required to hold a full & valid UK Driving Licence

Care For a Career with Highland Home Carers

Highland Home Carers is the leading home care provider in the Highlands and is at the forefront of the care profession in Scotland.

From long term complex care through to support with everyday living, HHC can provide a high-quality care service, tailored to individual requirements. Our service allows people to remain independent in the comfort of their own home, without compromising the quality of their care.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will be a vital part of our person-centred, holistic approach care, provided in line with assessed need on an individual basis. Supporting individuals to remain in their own homes, local communities and familiar surroundings.

You do not need to have experience of care and support work, but you need to be committed to making a difference to people’s lives by delivering high-quality care and support.

Typical shifts can look like.

• Support with personal care needs, mobility, medication and dietary requirements, respecting choice and dignity at all times.
• Work in accordance with Support Plans through ongoing reviews to help meet the individuals physical and emotional needs.
• Maintaining factual records in accordance with HHC policies and procedures.

What are We Looking For?

• Full and valid UK Driving Licence required (access to own vehicle preferred)
• Candidates able to work from and/or travel to Nairn and the surrounding areas
• A willingness to become registered with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) and to keep registration up to date
• Undertake and attend any job-related training or review meetings as requested.
• Adhere to HHC policies and procedures.
• Understanding Risk Assessments in relation to your role within HHC.
• Respect and adopt HHC’s Values in everything you do.

Benefits of working for HHC:

• £13.00 standard hourly rate
• £14.00 per hour overtime rate when working over full time (37.5) hours
• Access to Early Pay (a system that allows you to draw down your salary in advance of the monthly pay date)
• Paid training delivered at our Adult Social Care Academy
• Free SVQ opportunities within our own SQA Centre
• As an employee-owned company any annual profits and shares in the company are shared equally regardless of role (subject to qualifying period)
• Free Uniforms and PPE (where required)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (Company pays 4%)
• Access to company pool cars to perform duties in emergencies
• Company sick pay
• Refer a friend scheme (£500 per referral, terms and conditions apply)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme for you and your family run by Health Hero
• The ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme that brings you huge savings on the brands you love.