Home Care Support Workers (HCSWs) jobs

We need Home Care Support Workers (HCSWs) for temporary, last-minute placements across Scotland and Northern Ireland (NI). On our HCSW jobs, you can work in Domiciliary Care settings to support individuals in their own homes or other supported living settings, helping to promote the individual’s independence. You’ll need to work to our high standards and in return, you’ll receive full professional support from us.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 6 months experience in the last 2 years working in a Domiciliary Care or other relevant support setting
  • Must be registered with the SSSC (Scotland) or NISCC (Northern Ireland) to work in Care at Home / Community settings
  • Evidenced commencement/completion of the relevant SVQ qualification for SSSC is desirable (Scotland only)
  • Must be able to provide a reference from a manager or supervisor on the SSSC (Scotland) or NISCC (NI) register
  • Must have your own car and provide evidence of Business Car Insurance
  • BLS and Manual Handling – must have completed a full practical course previously
  • A willingness to work to our company expectations
Pay Rates
Shifts
Total hourly pay UK
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
£20.00
£25.50
£26.50
£43.50
Shifts
Total hourly pay UK
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
£20.00
£25.50
£26.50
£43.50
Shifts
Total hourly pay Ireland
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
Up to €26.00
Up to €32.50
Up to €34.00
Up to €58.00
Shifts
Total hourly pay Ireland
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
Up to €26.00
Up to €32.50
Up to €34.00
Up to €58.00
Show breakdown
Shifts
Total hourly pay UK
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
£20.00
£25.50
£26.50
£43.50
Shifts
Total hourly pay UK
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
£20.00
£25.50
£26.50
£43.50
Shifts
Total hourly pay Ireland
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
Up to €26.00
Up to €32.50
Up to €34.00
Up to €58.00
Shifts
Total hourly pay Ireland
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
Up to €26.00
Up to €32.50
Up to €34.00
Up to €58.00

View all pay rates (including holiday pay)

We have a high demand for Home Care Support Workers in:

Borders
Falkirk
Central belt

We also have shifts available for Home Care Support Workers across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Log in to Quick Nurse or join now to see shifts in these areas.

We’re looking for home care support workers

Are you looking for an agency home care support worker (HCSW) job in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or the Republic of Ireland? If so, the Scottish Nursing Guild could be the perfect agency for you. We specialise in placing home care support workers into temporary and last-minute shifts and offer excellent pay rates and benefits. We work with a wide range of healthcare organisations, both public sector and private sector, to ensure they are always able to deliver care to their patients, even in the case of last-minute shift cancellations.

Requirements

At the Scottish Nursing Guild, we understand the importance of delivering the highest-quality care to every patient. Our goal is to provide exceptional healthcare professionals to healthcare organisations, often at short notice. Despite this, our nurses ensure the standard of care they deliver doesn’t drop. Therefore, we ask that you meet the requirements at the top of this page before applying to work with us. If you do have the necessary qualifications and experience, register to work with us today as a home care support worker.

What our HCSW jobs entail

Working as a home care support worker for the Scottish Nursing Guild is a unique experience. We offer high pay rates and a great benefits package, including:

  • Travel expenses reimbursed
  • Flexible shift patterns
  • Free annual flu voucher
  • Access to voluntary training
  • 24/7 nurse led telephone support

We also offer access to training courses that cover a variety of topics to keep your knowledge and skills up to date.

At the Scottish Nursing Guild, our home care support worker jobs come with impressive flexibility through use of our Quick Nurse app. On the Quick Nurse app, you can input your availability and the app will suggest suitable shifts. The flexibility the apps provides allows you to work with us alongside another part-time or even full-time job. Other features of the Quick Nurse app include:

  • A homepage summary – to keep track of your upcoming shifts
  • Alerts – we can send you notifications when a suitable shift comes through that matches your availability
  • Location flexibility – even if you are away from home, you can change your location to pick up nursing shifts wherever you are
  • Automatically add shifts to your calendar

If you’re looking for HCSW jobs in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or the Republic of Ireland, with a brilliant benefits package and complete flexibility on where and when you work, the Scottish Nursing Guild is an ideal place to advance your career. Register here today.

What our workers say about us

Don’t just take our word for it. Listen to what our agency workers say about us.

More testimonials

Frequently asked questions

How much experience do I need?

You’ll need a minimum of 12 months experience in the last 18 months, working in an intensive care setting (general, cardiac, neuro or burns).

Do you have work for home care support workers near me?

We have shifts located in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Just use the Quick Nurse app to browse based on your location and you will instantly find the closest shifts available.

What are the benefits of working as an agency HCSW?

Working as an agency Home Care Support Worker (HCSW) has many benefits that a regular, permanent job might not offer. One of the best parts is the flexibility. You can choose your own shifts and decide when and where you want to work, making it easier to fit your job around your life.

At the Guild, booking shifts is very simple with our Quick Nurse app. Just log in, look through the available shifts, and pick the ones that suit your schedule. You can find shifts all over Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland with both NHS/HSE and private healthcare settings.

Being an agency HCSW also helps you gain experience quickly. You get to work in different places and with various teams, allowing you to learn more and faster than in a permanent role.

Moreover, agency HCSWs often earn more than those in permanent positions. The Guild offers exceptional pay rates to reflect the skills and dedication needed for excellent home care support.

If you want to become an agency home care support worker with the Guild, register today to start your journey.

Home care support workers in the community

Have you ever considered working in the community? We’re always looking for home care support workers to support clients living with complex health needs, at home. Interested? Let us know when you apply. If you already work for us, call your local office to discuss community opportunities.

Learn more about working in a community setting

Refer a friend and earn a bonus!

Do you have a nursing friend or colleague who would love to work for the Scottish Nursing Guild?

Complete our referral form and earn a cash bonus once your friend completes three Guild shifts.

Currently available in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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