Care Assistant
Location: Dornoch, Scottish Highlands
Job Overview
Looking for flexible shifts and the chance to genuinely change someone’s day?
This Care Assistant role in Dornoch gives you the opportunity to support older adults needs while working shifts that fit around your lifestyle.
You’ll work in a care home that supports older adults with dementia, physical disabilities and complex needs. The ideal candidate will be committed to enhancing the well-being and independence of service users through personalised support and compassionate care.
With flexible shift options and structured training before you begin, you’ll have the support you need to feel confident in the role.
Job Details
You’ll support older adults with dementia, physical disabilities and complex needs in a highly structured care environment. Support may include personal care, daily living tasks and helping individuals follow their routines safely.
You’ll work both as part of a team and in 1-to-1 situations, building trust and providing consistent support throughout each shift.
Further Job Details
At times you’ll work independently, providing safe care in situations where individuals may display challenging behaviour.
Before starting, you’ll complete online training and a one-day in-person practical session so you understand the techniques, the care approach and the safety procedures used by the team.
Shift Patterns
Shifts available vary but regular times include:
- 7:00am – 19:00pm
- 7:00pm – 7:00am
Flexible working patterns are available, allowing you to choose shifts that suit your schedule.
Candidate Requirements
To apply, you’ll need:
- At least 6 months experience in a paid UK care role
- Experience supporting individuals with older adults with dementia, physical disabilities and complex needs (or transferable experience from similar care roles)
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Right to work in the UK
- SSSC Registration (or willingness to apply)
- PVG Membership (or willingness to apply)
- UK Driving Licence preferred but not essential
Features & Benefits
- Flexible shift patterns
- Structured training before starting
- Opportunities to work both independently and within a supportive team
- Experience working in a specialised care service
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s daily lives
- The option to accrued holiday pay or include it in your hourly rate
- Auto enrolment in our company pension
Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).
Why Join the Team?
The Nursing Partnership (TNP) is part of award winning The Social Care Community Partnership (TSCCP) which was established in 2006. Since 2014, we have delivered over 2 million staffing hours in Scotland. Quality is at the heart of our service which is exemplified through our achievement of being the only agency in the UK to be awarded supply to all 32 Local authorities and all 14 health boards in Scotland for the supply of Health and Social Care staff.
We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer.
If you are motivatedabout making a difference and have the relevant experience, please contact us directly to discuss suitability or apply today by calling 0141 212 6565 or email us on [email protected]
Pay: £18.95-£20.50 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- This role requires 6 months previous paid experience in a UK care setting, would your experience match this?
- Do you stay in the area or are you looking to relocate?
Work Location: In person
