Support Worker

1st Homecare; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 15,286 - 21,771; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided free of charge

40p per mile mileage allowance

20 days paid annual leave

Accredited training and mentoring

Supportive team environment

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus

Job summary

1st Homecare in Dumfries is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help vulnerable adults live safely at home. You will assist with daily living tasks, provide personal care, prepare meals, and support with medications while building meaningful relationships in the community.

We offer flexible full-time, part-time and bank/relief shifts, with a 40p per mile mileage allowance, paid holidays, and comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience is required.
• Willing to work on a rota basis, including alternate weekends.
• A PVG check will be required for successful applicants.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and hygiene.
• Meal preparation and serving.
• Medication prompts and administration.
• Catheter care.
• Companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Friendly

Caring

Compassionate

Organised

Responsible

Reliable

English communication

Job description

Support Worker

Dumfries

£13.45 per hour

Mileage:Paid at 40p per mile

Full-Time | Part-Time| Bank/Relief

Join 1st Homecare – Delivering Quality Care Across Dumfries

1st Homecare is a respected and established provider of homecare services throughout Scotland. We support vulnerable adults to live independently, safely, and comfortably in their own homes.

At 1st Homecare, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care to vulnerable adults and children throughout Scotland. We are currently seeking Support Workers who share our values and commitment to high‑quality care.

Shift Options

We offer a variety of shift patterns to help you balance work with your lifestyle:

• Bank/Relief: Flexible, ad‑hoc shifts based on your availability (submitted monthly)

Shift examples include:

• 4 on / 4 off pattern (part‑time hours)

• 7:00am – 1:30pm
• 3:30pm – 9:30pm

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing essential care and support to people in their own homes. You’ll support individuals with a variety of daily living tasks, including:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Meal preparation and serving
• Medication prompts and administration
• Catheter care
• Companionship and emotional support

Every day is different, and you’ll have the chance to build meaningful relationships while making a real impact in your community.

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Whether you're experienced or looking to start a new career in care, if you have the right attitude and a genuine passion for helping others, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking to recruit Support Workers who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering high‑quality care. Whether you're experienced in care or completely new to the role, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to thrive.

What we're looking for

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – no prior care experience is required. We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Friendly, caring, and compassionate
• Organised, responsible, and reliableExcellent communicators in spoken and written English
• Committed to delivering high standards of care
• Able to work on a rota basis, including alternate weekends

This role is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Adults under the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scotland Act 2007. A PVG check will be required for successful applicants.

Why Join Us?

• Uniform provided free of charge
• 40p per mile mileage allowance
• A minimum of 20‑days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro‑ra for part time staff)
• Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first‑rate job – develop professionally through training, mentoring, and a strong support network
• Work in a collaborative, values‑led environment

In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:

• A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face‑to‑face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
• A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• A financial wellbeing scheme
• Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
• Recognition Initiatives

Don’t miss out – Be Part of Something Bigger – Join a team driven by values, with a mission that matters

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best.