Looking for a rewarding care role in Scotland where your compassion truly makes a difference? A Care Assistant position in Tain with Highland Home Carers offers both full-time and part-time opportunities for individuals who are committed to supporting people in their own homes while building a stable and meaningful career in the UK care sector.
This opportunity is open to both UK-based and overseas applicants, with day-one Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for candidates who hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. Applicants applying from overseas must also demonstrate at least three months of hands-on experience within the care sector, ensuring they are confident in delivering person-centred support and maintaining high standards of care.
Working in this role involves assisting individuals with daily living tasks, promoting independence, and providing companionship in a respectful and professional manner. It suits dependable and empathetic individuals who can adapt to varying client needs while maintaining a friendly and reassuring presence. This position not only offers job stability but also provides a clear pathway for career growth within the UK healthcare system.
Position: Care Assistant
Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Roles
Salary: £13.50 Per Hour
Location: Tain, Scotland
About the Position
Hours
X2 Full Time – 37.5 hour & x1 Evening Part Time (4pm to 10pm)
Please Note – We will consider day one sponsorship for successful applicants who have a full UK driving licence and who have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. We also require overseas applicants to evidence a minimum of 3 months experience of working within the Care Sector.
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 (with exception to overseas applicants as above), 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?
Essential
- Full and valid UK Driving Licence required & access to own vehicle
- Flexibility to work weekend shift patterns
- Candidates able to work from and/or travel to Tain 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:
- £13.50 standard hourly rate
- £15.00 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
- 2 Weeks Holidays (Pro-rata for part time)
- 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.
Application Process
Application Deadline
Open until filled