Support Worker (Waking Nights) - Complex Needs - Dedicated Package

Highland Home Carers; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Paid training

Adult Social Care Academy

Free SVQ opportunities

Employee-owned company

Free Uniforms and PPE

Contributory Pension 4%

Company pool cars

Company sick pay

Refer a friend £500

Employee Assistance Scheme

Blue Light Card access

Job summary

Highland Home Carers in Inverness seeks a dedicated Support Worker for waking nights to help a 21‑year‑old gentleman live his best life at home. This 2:1, 24‑hour support role works alongside a colleague in a compassionate, person‑centred team.

Full training is provided; prior care experience is not required. The role offers £13.50 per hour, plus benefits including Early Pay, pension, uniforms/PPE, and access to the Blue Light Card scheme.

Qualifications

• You do not need previous care experience, but commitment to high‑quality care is essential.
• Willingness to register with the SSSC and attend job-related training.
• Ability to work in a 2:1, 24‑hour support model and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care, mobility, medications and dietary needs while respecting dignity.
• Follow Support Plans through reviews to meet physical and emotional needs.
• Maintain accurate records in line with HHC policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient

Observant

Understanding

Compassionate

Active

Team player

SSSC registration willingness

Training willingness

Policy compliance

Risk assessments understanding

Values alignment

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome awareness

Job description

Support Worker (Waking Nights) - Complex Needs - Dedicated Package

• Reporting to : Assistant Manager
• Contract : Permanent
• Hours : Full Time (Waking Nights)

Benefits of working for HHC:

• £13.50 standard hourly rate
• Access to Early Pay (a system that allows you to draw down your salary in advance of the monthly pay date)
• Paid training delivered at our Adult Social Care Academy
• Free SVQ opportunities within our own SQA Centre
• As an employee-owned company any annual profits and shares in the company are shared equally regardless of role (subject to qualifying period)
• Free Uniforms and PPE (where required)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (Company pays 4%)
• Access to company pool cars to perform duties in emergencies
• Company sick pay
• Refer a friend scheme (£500 per referral, terms and conditions apply)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme for you and your family run by Health Hero
• The ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme that brings you huge savings on the brands you love.

Care For a Career with Highland Home Carers

Highland Home Carers is the leading home care provider in the Highlands and is at the forefront of the care profession in Scotland.

From long term complex care through to support with everyday living, HHC can provide a high-quality care service, tailored to individual requirements. Our service allows people to remain independent in the comfort of their own home, without compromising the quality of their care.

About the Role

As a Carer, you will be a vital part of our person-centred, holistic approach care, provided in line with assessed need on an individual basis. Supporting individuals to remain in their own homes, local communities, and familiar surroundings.

We're looking for enthusiastic, caring, and fun individuals to join a dedicated team supporting a 21-year-old gentleman to live his best life in his own home in Inverness.

This is a 2:1 support service, providing 24-hour support, so you'll always be working alongside a colleague as part of a supportive team.

You do not need to have experience of care and support work (with exception to overseas applicants as below) but you need to be committed to making a difference to people’s lives by delivering high-quality care and support.

Typical shifts can look like

• Support with personal care needs, mobility, medication and dietary requirements, respecting choice and dignity at all times.
• Work in accordance with Support Plans through ongoing reviews to help meet the individuals physical and emotional needs.
• Maintaining factual records in accordance with HHC policies and procedures.

We're looking for someone who

• Loves a laugh and enjoys a bit of banter
• Is patient, observant, understanding and compassionate
• Is active, energetic and enjoys getting out and about.
• Can build positive relationships and provide person-centred support.
• Is calm and confident, even in challenging situations.
• Has a willingness to become registered with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) and to keep registration up to date
• Has a willingness to undertake and attend any job-related training or review meetings as requested.
• Can adhere to HHC policies and procedures.
• Has an understanding Risk Assessments in relation to your role within HHC.
• Will respect and adopt HHC’s Values in everything you do.
• Knowledge or experience of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome or epilepsy would be an advantage, but it's not essential. We provide full, comprehensive training, so we're looking for the right attitude above all else

Overseas Applicants Please note

• At present, we are unable to accept applications from anyone who requires Sponsorship