Care at Home Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 17.5
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This part-time role involves providing evening care and support to older adults in their own homes, helping them maintain independence. It's ideal for those seeking flexible hours or returning to work, with full training provided. The position offers opportunities for SVQ qualifications and career progression in health and social care. It features a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern with enhancements for nights and weekends.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257784
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
13/09/2026
Job Type:
Personal and Social Care
Location:
Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
17.5
Job posted date:
25/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital
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Job Advert
Care at Home Support Worker. 17.5 hours per week. Evening shifts.
Are you looking for meaningful evening work that fits around your daytime commitments and makes a real difference?
This 17.5 hour post is worked as evening shifts, supporting older adults in their own homes at a key time of day. It is an ideal opportunity if you are looking for part time hours, returning to work, or want a role that works alongside other commitments.
You will deliver assessed care and support packages that help people remain safe, well and independent in their own homes and communities. This is rewarding, hands on work where your support has an immediate and positive impact.
Some experience in a caring role is desirable, however this is not essential. Full training, shadowing and ongoing support will be provided, so if you have the right values and a genuine desire to help people, we will support you to develop the skills you need.
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