Support Worker

Community Support Worker - Inverness & Dingwall (Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Placement)

Position Overview

• Role: Community Support Worker (Service Support Worker)

• Location: Inverness and Dingwall area

• Salary: £24,479 per annum (£13.45 per hour)

• Hours: 35 hours per week (Permanent)

• Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday, 27th September 2026

About the Role

Do you want to make a real difference in someone’s life every single day? As a staffing partner, Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to recruit for this rewarding Community Support Worker position on behalf of our valued charity client.

In this role, you will act as a vital lifeline for people struggling due to age, illness, or vulnerability, helping them live more independently and feel more connected across the Inverness and Dingwall area. No formal care experience? That’s okay! If you are patient, caring, and eager to help others feel safe, supported, and valued, you are exactly who we are looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Holistic Support: Provide personal, emotional, and practical support to adults in their own homes or community settings.

• Daily Living Assistance: Assist service users with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication support.

• Professional Collaboration: Liaise closely with health and social care professionals to guarantee consistent, high-quality care.

• Safety & Wellbeing: Promote safety through thorough risk assessments and routine welfare checks.

What We Are Looking For

• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills paired with a caring, respectful, and upbeat approach.

• Experience & Knowledge: Background supporting people with physical, sensory, or mental health needs, alongside familiarity with community care resources and risk assessments.

• Flexibility & Requirements: A flexible attitude to cover evenings and weekends as needed.

• Mandatory Requirements: Successful candidates must register with the Scottish Social Security Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK (note: unfortunately, visa sponsorship is unavailable for this role).

Benefits & Perks

• Leave: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.

• Wellbeing Support: Access to peer supporters, the CiC Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and the Headspace App.

• Perks & Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good, and an employee benefits platform.

• Cycle2Work: Opportunity to lease a bicycle through the scheme.