Care Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Care Assistant Job in Selkirk, The Scottish Borders (TD7)

£15.07 to £16.68 per hour. Full time and part time flexible shifts available.

About the role

Newcross Healthcare is recruiting experienced Care Assistants in Selkirk to provide high quality care in care homes and local community settings.

You will support people with daily living, promote independence and help them live safely and comfortably.

Your responsibilities

• Provide personal care and practical daily support.
• Assist with moving and handling where required.
• Promote dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
• Work as part of a wider care team to deliver person centred support.

What you need

• Right to work in the UK.
• At least 6 months paid UK care experience in the last 3 years, including personal care and moving and handling.
• Registration for applicants in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland such as SSSC, SCW or NISSC. This is not required in England.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Values that match ours: empathy, integrity, respect and teamwork.

Your benefits

• Flexible shifts managed through the HealthForceGo app.
• Same day pay with access to up to 50 percent of your earnings instantly.
• Free ongoing training and development through FuturU.
• Free uniform when you book your first shift.
• Discounts at over 30,000 retailers.
• Referral bonus of up to £500 per successful referral.

Our Newcross values:

At Newcross Healthcare, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
• Respect: Every voice matters, and every person counts.
• Empathy: Compassionate hearts deliver exceptional care.
• Teamwork: Great care is never delivered alone.

Apply now

Join a trusted care provider with 30 years of experience delivering excellent care. Apply today to secure Care Assistant shifts in the Selkirk area.

Newcross Healthcare offers permanent employment in temporary care settings with full time and part time hours, subject to availability.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Selkirk

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-09-2026

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