Community Support Worker

About the role

The British Red Cross is recruiting a Community Support Worker (Service Support Worker) for its Health and Care team in the Inverness and Dingwall area. You will provide personal, emotional and practical support to adults in their own homes or community, helping them live more independently and feel more connected. No formal care experience is needed; the key is being able to make someone feel safe, supported and valued.

Key responsibilities

• Provide personal, emotional and practical support to adults in their own homes or community
• Help service users with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation and medication
• Liaise with health and social care professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care
• Promote safety and wellbeing through risk assessments and welfare checks

Required profile

• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not offered)
• Experience supporting people with physical, sensory or mental health needs
• Knowledge of community care resources
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and willingness to register with the Scottish Social Security Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting

What we offer

• Salary of £24,479 per year (£13.45 per hour) for 35 hours per week
• Flexible working: remote and hybrid options, flexitime, compressed hours and job sharing
• 36 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus the option to buy 5 extra days
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Career and learning opportunities, Blue Light discount card, Tickets For Good and employee benefits platform
• Wellbeing support through peer supporters, CiC (EAP) and the Headspace app, plus Cycle2Work