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British Red Cross; Inverness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

British Red Cross in Inverness is seeking a Service Support Worker for a permanent, field-based role. The position is full-time (35 hours per week) with a salary of £24,479 per year.

You will provide essential support to adults in their homes or community, helping with daily tasks and coordinating care with health professionals. A successful candidate must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Must register with the Scottish Social Security Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting.
• No formal care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal, emotional, and practical support to adults in their own homes or community.
• Supporting service users with daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, meal prep, and medication.
• Liaising with health and social care professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Promoting safety and wellbeing through risk assessments and welfare checks.

Job description

Support Worker

Company: British Red Cross

Salary: from £24,479 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Inverness

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 31 Aug 2026

Closing date: 27 Sept 2026

Summary

Community Support Worker

Location: Inverness and Dingwall area

Salary: £24,479 per annum (£13.45 per hour)

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Permanent

Additional Requirement: Successful candidates will be required to register with the Scottish Social Security Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Do you want to make a real difference in someone’s life every single day? Are you looking for a rewarding role that could kick start your career in the health and social sector?

We’re looking for someone kind, upbeat, and great with people to join our Health and Care team as a Service Support Worker. If you’re patient, caring, and love helping others, you could make a real difference every day. No formal care experience? That’s okay. If you can make someone feel safe, supported, and valued, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

As a Service Support Worker, you’ll be a lifeline for people who may be struggling due to age, illness, or vulnerability. You’ll help them live more independently and feel more connected. This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships, grow your skills, and give back to your community. With plenty of opportunities to progress, it’s a role that can grow with you.

What day in the life of a Support Worker involve?

Providing personal, emotional, and practical support to adults in their own homes or community.

Supporting service users with daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, meal prep, and medication.

Liaising with health and social care professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

Promoting safety and wellbeing through risk assessments and welfare checks.

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