Community Care Assistant

Newcross Healthcare Solutions; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Inverness is seeking a compassionate Community Care Assistant to provide life-enhancing support to clients in their homes. This role requires at least 6 months of experience in professional care and offers flexible shifts. Your role will focus on personal care, companionship, and medication support to help clients maintain independence. The position also includes access to great benefits like same-day pay, unlimited training opportunities, and referral bonuses. If you have a valid driving license and a passion for care, apply today to join a supportive team.

Benefits

Same day Pay

Unlimited Training

Referral Bonus

Welcome Gift and Uniform

Perks at Work

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK).
• Confidence supporting individuals with limited mobility.
• A valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Registration relevant to Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland (e.g., SSSC, SCW, NISSC).
• Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily routines to promote comfort and wellbeing.
• Offering warmth, kindness and a friendly face.
• Providing round the clock care for those who need it most.
• Encouraging clients to live fulfilled lives with autonomy.
• Safe, timely administration of medication.
• Supporting clients with complex needs confidently and competently.
• Providing compassionate care during life's most sensitive moments.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Compassion

Respect

Education

6 months of paid professional care experience

Job description

Overview

Community Care Assistant - Inverness
Pay: £14.12-£16.32 per hour
Shifts: 08:30 - 03:30, 08:30 - 12:30, 17:30 - 22:30, 18:30 - 22:30

We are looking for an exceptional Community Care Assistant to join the Newcross team in Inverness and be part of a supportive and rewarding environment where your contributions truly matter.

Your Role: Supporting Independence, Enriching Lives

As a Community Care Worker, you will provide life enhancing, person centred care to people within their own homes in Swansea. Your compassion and dedication will help people live safely, with dignity and independence in their own homes.

2 Full time staff | female client with autonomic dysreflexia. She has a spinal cord injury following a fall, resulting in tetraplegia. Staff need to be flexible to cover shifts in rotation.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and support: Assisting with daily routines to promote comfort and wellbeing
• Companionship: Offering warmth, kindness and a friendly face
• Live in care: Providing round the clock care for those who need it most
• Promoting independence: Encouraging clients to live fulfilled lives with autonomy
• Medication support: Safe, timely administration of medication
• Specialist clinical care: Supporting clients with complex needs confidently and competently
• Palliative and end of life care: Providing compassionate care during life\'s most sensitive moments

What we\'re looking for

• At least 6 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK)
• Confidence supporting individuals with limited mobility
• A valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• The right to work in the UK
• Experience with complex care is preferred but not essential, full training provided
• Registration: Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will require the relevant registration (e.g. SSSC, SCW, NISSC). Not applicable in England.
• Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans and communicate effectively
• Qualities: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care

Your Newcross Benefits

• Same day Pay: Instantly access up to 50% of your earnings after each shift
• Long term Bookings: Consistent hours, working with the same clients for stronger relationships
• Unlimited Training: 400+ CPD accredited courses through FuturU to help you grow your skills
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £500 for every friend you refer
• Welcome Gift and Uniform: Receive a free uniform and welcome box when you join
• Perks at Work: 30,000+ discounts on retail, tech, travel and more

Join Us and Help Transform Lives

At Newcross Healthcare, we believe great care begins with people who care. That is why we empower you with smart technology, 24/7 support and a team that values you. You will have the freedom to deliver care that is guided by integrity, respect, empathy and teamwork, because great care is never delivered alone.

Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help shape brighter futures in Inverness.

Newcross Healthcare offers permanent employment in temporary locations with both full-time and part-time hours available, subject to availability.