At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with personal care, medication, and mobility needs in their homes.
- Company: Highland Home Carers is the leading home care provider in the Highlands of Scotland.
- Benefits: Earn £13.00 per hour plus mileage allowance and access to paid training opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time shifts available from 08:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 22:00.
- Why this job: Join a person-centred team dedicated to enhancing lives through high-quality care.
- Qualifications: Must hold a full UK Driving Licence and be willing to register with SSSC.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
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.
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 HCC.
- 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.
Care Assistant - Nairn - Female Applicants Only employer: Highland Home Carers
Highland Home Carers offers competitive benefits including a £0.45 mileage allowance and free uniforms. Located in Nairn, the company prioritises employee ownership, sharing profits equally among staff. Join a team committed to providing tailored care that allows individuals to remain independent at home.
