Senior Care at Home Worker

Trust Housing Association; Tobermory; Hybrid; GBP 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

SVQ opportunities

Uniform provided

Annual leave

Pension contributions

PVG checks paid

Career progression

Job summary

Trust Housing Association in Tobermory, Isle of Mull, is looking for a Senior Care at Home Worker to support older and vulnerable tenants to live independently. You'll supervise Care at Home Workers while delivering hands-on care, personal care, and medication support as part of a rota that covers early to late shifts.

This permanent, part-time role offers varied shifts on weekdays and weekends, full training, SVQ opportunities, uniform, annual leave, pension contributions, PVG checks, and a

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Full training provided with SVQ in Health & Social Care.
• Strong communication skills and basic IT skills.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ if not held.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and medication support.
• Light housework and record keeping.
• Support tenants to live independently.
• Supervise Care at Home Workers.
• Work through a rota including 7am–10pm, weekdays and weekends.

Skills

Caring

Communication

IT skills

Education

SVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Could you be part of our team?

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Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care at Home Worker to join our team working within our Housing Development at Glen Iosal, Breadalbane Street Tobermory, Isle of Mull Argyll and Bute. It’s an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around Tobermory and the island of Mull.

You’ll support older and vulnerable tenants to live independently in their own homes, supervising Care at Home Workers while also delivering hands?on care. Duties include personal care, medication support, light housework, record keeping and providing compassionate, person?centred support in line with individual care plans. Shifts are worked on a rota basis between 7am and 10pm, including weekdays and weekends.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as a Senior Care at Home Worker, we will offer you:

Permanent, part time working over a mixture of weekdays and weekends in day and back shifts

Competitive Living Wage Employer

• 16 hours at £16.05 per hour.
• Mixture of weekdays and weekend, day and back shifts
• Paid training, SVQ opportunities and ongoing development
• Uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions
• Paid SSSC registration and PVG checks
• Supportive, inclusive culture with genuine career progression

About You

You’ll be caring, approachable and committed to making a positive difference. Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided. Strong communication skills, basic IT skills and a willingness to work towards (or hold) an SVQ in Health & Social Care are important.

Join Trust and be part of a passionate team delivering high?quality care where it matters most.

Please note this role is subject to satisfactory interview, references and a PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training within a timeframe and the commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if you do not already hold this qualification.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

Our online application should be submitted no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 18th August 2026.

Join our outstanding and committed team, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to a supportive environment. Your role as a Senior Care & Support Worker will make a meaningful difference every day.

If you live in Tobermory or close by, are friendly, approachable, and committed to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you!

About Trust Housing

Trust Housing Association is a not-for-profit registered social landlord, and one of Scotland’s largest national housing, support and care providers for older people, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

Trust is a Fair Work First employer, a great place to work, and committed to our people and the values that we all share.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC(phone number removed)

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.