Care Worker - Full and Part Time available

Job description

As a Care Worker in our care home, you will play a key role in supporting older people to live safely, comfortably and with dignity each day. Working as part of a supportive team, you will provide practical care and reassurance while helping create a calm and welcoming environment for the people who live here.

What Your Day Will Look Like

Supporting residents with personal and intimate care in a respectful and dignified way

Acting as a key worker for named residents and contributing to care plans

Encouraging physical activity, independence and social engagement

Supporting residents with meals, hydration and nutrition

Maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable environment

Completing daily records and reports accurately

Working alongside colleagues, health professionals and families

Working on a rota that includes weekends

About YouYou will bring patience, empathy and a genuine commitment to supporting older people to live well. You will understand the importance of building trusting relationships and delivering person centred care that respects dignity and independence.

Experience in care is helpful but not essential, as full training and support will be provided. Basic IT skills are required for recording information and completing training. You will be willing to work towards an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care if you do not already hold this qualification. You must be a member of the PVG Scheme and registered with the SSSC, or willing to join and register.

What You Will Gain

Full induction and training

Funded SVQ Level 3 qualification where required

Access to health cash plan and wellbeing support

Staff discounts including Blue Light Card and Perkbox

Life assurance

Opportunities for development and career progression

In addition to the core benefits above, we offer you a range of additional advantages:

Access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card

A generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit

Enhanced family‐friendly policies to balance work and family commitments

Health cash plan providing cashback for a wide range of health treatments

Care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges

Legal and Compliance RequirementsThis post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with the SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

Accessibility and Application Process

Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process

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Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.

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We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Equal OpportunityWe are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Inverness

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English