Carer (Night Shift) in Dingwall inDingwall PUBLISHED THU 21 AUG 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Free, paid training at Highland Home Carers' award‑winning Care Academy in Inverness — SVQ2/3 and professional qualifications included.
Get paid while you learn — ideal if you’re returning to work or need steady income while gaining recognised care qualifications.
Flexible, family‑friendly hours and waking night shifts — great for parents or those fitting work around daytime family commitments.
Good pay, £12.60–£14/hr + paid overtime and 45p/mile travel — excellent if you have a car and commute from Dingwall.
Waking night role with a single 66‑year‑old client at home — predictable, quieter nights and possible finish‑time flexibility.
Generous benefits, 6.2 weeks holiday, 4% employer pension, £500 referral bonus and tax‑free profit‑share after qualifying.
We are currently recruiting for a Care Practitioner* to work with a 66 year-old Gentleman based in his own home in Dingwall. This role will involve personal care, meal preparation, household tasks and general chit chat.
The shift pattern for this role is 9.45pm until 9:00 am (for the right candidates there may be some flexibility with the finish time). This is a waking night shift.
If you don't have experience, we will give you all the training you need, as long as you are caring, compassionate and committed to delivering person centered outcomes.
Job Type: Full-time | Part-time | Flexible Hours
Hourly Rate: £12.60 - £14.00 + Paid Overtime + 45p/mile mileage
You will be trained at our award winning Care Academy in Inverness and work alongside and learn from some of the best people in the sector. In return we offer some of the best benefits in the sector.
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Just Starting Out? We’ve Got You Covered.
• No care experience? No problem.
• Free training provided, including SVQ2, SVQ3, and professional qualifications through our Inverness Training Centre
• Get paid while you learn and grow in a supportive, purpose-driven environment
• Build a long-term career with clear pathways to progress
• Access some of your earnings before payday if you need to
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Looking to Give Back? Make Your Time Matter.
• Ideal for those returning to work, working part-time, or post-retirement
• Flexible hours to fit around your life
• Be part of a compassionate team making a real difference in people’s lives
• Get £500 every time you refer a friend—with no limits
• Join a community that values your contribution and purpose
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Already Have Care Experience? You’ll Be Valued Here.
• Competitive salary with overtime pay and 45p per mile travel reimbursement
• Tax-free profit share bonus and share allocation (after qualifying period)
• Contributory pension scheme—we pay 4%
• Help with SSSC registration where applicable
• Free uniforms and continued development support
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And For Everyone...
• 6.2 weeks paid holiday
• Flexible, family-friendly scheduling
• Free, accredited training and career development
• Be part of a trusted care provider with a strong local reputation
• Work with purpose, heart, and real support
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Ready to take the first step?
Whether it’s your first job or your next chapter, we’d love to hear from you.
The shift pattern for this role is 9.45pm until 9:00 am (for the right candidates there may be some flexibility with the finish time). This is a waking night shift.
If you don't have experience, we will give you all the training you need, as long as you are caring, compassionate and committed to delivering person centered outcomes.
Job Type: Full-time | Part-time | Flexible Hours
Hourly Rate: £12.60 - £14.00 + Paid Overtime + 45p/mile mileage
You will be trained at our award winning Care Academy in Inverness and work alongside and learn from some of the best people in the sector. In return we offer some of the best benefits in the sector.
_______________________________________
Just Starting Out? We’ve Got You Covered.
• No care experience? No problem.
• Free training provided, including SVQ2, SVQ3, and professional qualifications through our Inverness Training Centre
• Get paid while you learn and grow in a supportive, purpose-driven environment
• Build a long-term career with clear pathways to progress
• Access some of your earnings before payday if you need to
________________________________________
Looking to Give Back? Make Your Time Matter.
• Ideal for those returning to work, working part-time, or post-retirement
• Flexible hours to fit around your life
• Be part of a compassionate team making a real difference in people’s lives
• Get £500 every time you refer a friend—with no limits
• Join a community that values your contribution and purpose
________________________________________
Already Have Care Experience? You’ll Be Valued Here.
• Competitive salary with overtime pay and 45p per mile travel reimbursement
• Tax-free profit share bonus and share allocation (after qualifying period)
• Contributory pension scheme—we pay 4%
• Help with SSSC registration where applicable
• Free uniforms and continued development support
________________________________________
And For Everyone...
• 6.2 weeks paid holiday
• Flexible, family-friendly scheduling
• Free, accredited training and career development
• Be part of a trusted care provider with a strong local reputation
• Work with purpose, heart, and real support
________________________________________
Ready to take the first step?
Whether it’s your first job or your next chapter, we’d love to hear from you.
Free, paid training at Highland Home Carers' award‑winning Care Academy in Inverness — SVQ2/3 and professional qualifications included.
Get paid while you learn — ideal if you’re returning to work or need steady income while gaining recognised care qualifications.
Flexible, family‑friendly hours and waking night shifts — great for parents or those fitting work around daytime family commitments.
Good pay, £12.60–£14/hr + paid overtime and 45p/mile travel — excellent if you have a car and commute from Dingwall.
Waking night role with a single 66‑year‑old client at home — predictable, quieter nights and possible finish‑time flexibility.
Generous benefits, 6.2 weeks holiday, 4% employer pension, £500 referral bonus and tax‑free profit‑share after qualifying.
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Benefits
Free, paid training at Highland Home Carers' award‑winning Care Academy in Inverness — SVQ2/3 and professional qualifications included.; Get paid while you learn — ideal if you’re returning to work or need steady income while gaining recognised care qualifications.; Flexible, family‑friendly hours and waking night shifts — great for parents or those fitting work around daytime family commitments.; Good pay: £12.60–£14/hr + paid overtime and 45p/mile travel — excellent if you have a car and commute from Dingwall.; Waking night role with a single 66‑year‑old client at home — predictable, quieter nights and possible finish‑time flexibility.; Generous benefits: 6.2 weeks holiday, 4% employer pension, £500 referral bonus and tax‑free profit‑share after qualifying.
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Why do you want to work as a night carer for a 66‑year‑old gentleman in his own home in Dingwall?
This role is a waking night shift (approximately 21:45–09:00). How do you feel about working nights and how do you manage tiredness while remaining alert and professional?
Tell me about any experience you have providing personal care (washing, toileting, dressing). If you don’t have experience, how would you approach these tasks to maintain dignity and respect?
The role includes meal preparation and light household tasks. How would you prioritise tasks during a night shift if several needs arise?
How would you engage the gentleman in “general chit chat” during the night while respecting his comfort and sleep?
1. 1. Why do you want to work as a night carer for a 66‑year‑old gentleman in his own home in Dingwall?
2. 2. This role is a waking night shift (approximately 21:45–09:00). How do you feel about working nights and how do you manage tiredness while remaining alert and professional?
3. 3. Tell me about any experience you have providing personal care (washing, toileting, dressing). If you don’t have experience, how would you approach these tasks to maintain dignity and respect?
4. 4. The role includes meal preparation and light household tasks. How would you prioritise tasks during a night shift if several needs arise?
5. 5. How would you engage the gentleman in “general chit chat” during the night while respecting his comfort and sleep?
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