Job Description
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Make a Difference. Lead with Compassion. Build a Career.
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Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to someone's life every shift?
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At Highland Home Carers, we're more than just a care provider. As an employee-owned organisation, our success is shared with the people who make it happen every day.
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We're looking for caring, compassionate and reliable individuals to join our dedicated Waking Nights team in Inverness, supporting a young adult with complex needs to live safely, independently and happily in their own home.
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No previous care experience? That's okay. We provide full training and ongoing support, so we're looking for the right values and attitude above all else.
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Why Join Highland Home Carers?
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✅ £13.50 – £15.13 per hour
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✅ Employee ownership with annual profit share
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✅ Paid training through our Adult Social Care Academy
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✅SVQ Opportunities
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✅ 6.2 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
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✅ Company sick pay
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✅ 4% employer pension contribution
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✅ Free uniform and PPE
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✅ Early Pay access
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✅ £500 Refer-a-Friend bonus
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✅ Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
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✅ Blue Light Card discounts
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✅ Supportive team environment with 2:1 support at all times
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A Role That Truly Matters
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This is more than a nightshift role. You'll be helping a young person with complex needs to live the life they choose, providing reassurance, support and companionship while ensuring their safety and wellbeing throughout the night.
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Working as part of a close-knit, supportive team, you'll build meaningful relationships and play a vital role in helping someone remain independent in their own home and community.
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What You'll Be Doing
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- Supporting personal care, mobility and medication needs
- Promoting independence, choice and dignity
- Following personalised support plans
- Monitoring wellbeing and providing reassurance throughout the night
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality support
- Building positive relationships based on trust, respect and understanding
- Supporting a safe and comfortable home environment
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What We're Looking For
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We're looking for someone who:
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- Is caring, patient and compassionate
- Enjoys building positive relationships with others
- Has a good sense of humour and enjoys being part of a team
- Remains calm and confident in different situations
- Is committed to delivering high-quality person-centred support
- Is willing to undertake training and become registered with the SSSC
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Experience in care is welcomed but not essential. Full training will be provided.
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Knowledge or experience of epilepsy or Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome would be advantageous but is not required.
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Overseas Applicants (Please note)
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At present, we are unable to accept applications from anyone who requires Sponsorship
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More Than a Job. A Career With Purpose.
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Working in care isn't always easy, but it is one of the most rewarding careers you can choose.
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Every shift gives you the opportunity to make a genuine difference, helping people stay independent, connected to their community and living in the place they call home.
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If you're looking for a career where you'll be valued, supported and able to make a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
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Apply today and start your next chapter with Highland Home Carers.
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