Care Assistant

Highland Home Carers was founded in 1994. We are a vibrant and forward-looking organisation. We have grown to become one of the major independent providers of home care and support services in Scotland. We currently employ around 230 staff. Our company has been owned by our employees since 2004. The business is governed and led by a Board of Directors, comprising two executive directors, three elected employee directors, and one non‑executive director.

We are a private limited company with a strong commercial focus.

We provide a range of services for older and vulnerable adults in Inverness and across the Highlands,

As a Care Assistant you will provide person centred care in line with assessed need on an individual basis with a holistic approach. Supporting individuals to remain in their own homes, remain part of their local community and familiar surroundings.

Range of roles available from part time, full time and relief contracts.

• Work in accordance with Support Plans through ongoing reviews to help meet the individuals physical and emotional needs.
• Support with personal care needs, mobility, medication and dietary requirements, respecting choice and dignity at all times
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• Contribute to enhancing people we support with daily living which may include domestic duties, shopping and social activities. Maintaining factual records on our operating system, Care Planning, in accordance with HHC policies and procedures.

• To be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• To complete HHC Induction and ongoing training programme.
• Undertake and attend any job‑related training, regular team meetings or review meetings as requested.
• Adhere to HHC policies and procedures.
• Understanding Risk Assessments in relation to your role within HHC.
• Respect and adopt HHC’s Values in everything you do.

• Demonstrate an understanding of what the job role involves.

• A broad understanding and appreciation of the Health & Social Care Sector.
• Experience of providing care or being involved in the Social Care sector.

• Commitment to learning and keeping skills updated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; an effective and sensitive communicator.
• Ability to make decisions.
• The ability to communicate with the people we support, their families and a range of other health professionals.

• Good basic education including numeracy & literacy.
• A willingness to become registered with the SSSC and to keep registration up to date.
• Willingness to work toward SVQ Level 2 in Social Care

• Existing/valid SVQ Level 2 in Social Care
• Commitment to incorporating Equal Opportunities and diversity principles in all aspects of work

Have a flexible approach to work and a willingness to embrace and commit to person centred support

Full UK Driver’s License with access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes