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Respect
Seeing the individual first and respecting their choices, identity, privacy, preferences and rights.
CAREERS • VACANCIES • EARLSTON & DOUNE
Bring your skills. Bring your humanity.
Great care starts with people. We are interested in compassionate, dependable and respectful individuals who understand that good support is about more than completing tasks — it is about helping people live their lives with dignity, choice and independence.
Care is human.
Skills matter. Experience matters. But how we treat
people matters just as much.
JOIN EARLSTON & DOUNE
Meaningful work built around people.
At Earlston & Doune Care Services Ltd, our work centres on supporting adults to maintain dignity, independence, choice, connection and quality of life within their own homes and communities.
That requires people who understand that every person is different. Good support begins with listening, respecting individual preferences and recognising what matters to the person receiving support.
We value compassion, reliability, professionalism, respect, accountability and good communication. We also recognise the importance of appropriate training, supervision, safe practice and continuous learning.
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WHAT MATTERS TO US
The qualities behind good care.
We want colleagues whose everyday practice reflects the values expected of a responsible care and support organisation.
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Compassion
Providing support with patience, kindness, understanding and genuine human consideration.
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Reliability
Being dependable, punctual, responsible and consistent in the commitments we make to people.
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Professionalism
Working safely, communicating clearly, maintaining appropriate boundaries and being accountable for practice.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Find the role that fits your strengths.
Current availability may vary according to service requirements, location and organisational capacity. Applications and expressions of interest are welcomed for the roles below.
Live-in Support
Live-in Carer
Provide personalised support while staying within or alongside an individual's home arrangement, helping the person maintain independence, routines and quality of life.
The role may include
- Support with everyday routines
- Companionship and social engagement
- Meal preparation and household support
- Supporting independence and personal choice
- Community access where appropriate
- Recording and communicating relevant information
We are looking for
- Compassion and patience
- Reliability and good judgement
- Respect for privacy and personal boundaries
- Ability to work responsibly and independently
Community Support
Support Worker
Support adults with everyday life, personal outcomes, independence, community participation and routines according to individual support arrangements.
The role may include
- Person-centred practical support
- Supporting daily routines
- Community participation and activities
- Building confidence and independence
- Companionship and meaningful engagement
- Accurate recording and communication
We are looking for
- Respectful communication
- A positive and enabling approach
- Professional boundaries
- Dependability and accountability
Care at Home
Care Worker
Provide respectful care and practical assistance that supports people to remain as independent as possible in their own homes.
The role may include
- Support with agreed personal routines
- Meal preparation
- Mobility support within role competence
- Supporting dignity and independence
- Observation and appropriate reporting
- Following agreed support plans
We are looking for
- Kindness and sensitivity
- Respect for dignity and choice
- Attention to detail
- Safe and responsible working
Home Support
Domestic Support Worker
Help individuals maintain a comfortable, organised and safe home environment through agreed practical household support.
The role may include
- Light household cleaning
- Laundry and household organisation
- Meal preparation where agreed
- Shopping and practical errands
- Supporting a comfortable home environment
- Respecting the person's home and preferences
We are looking for
- Reliability and attention to detail
- Respect for people's homes
- Good organisation
- A considerate approach
Connection
Companionship & Befriending Worker
Provide meaningful companionship, conversation and social connection while supporting people to remain engaged with everyday life and their communities.
The role may include
- Conversation and companionship
- Supporting hobbies and interests
- Accompanying agreed community activities
- Reducing social isolation
- Encouraging confidence and connection
- Respecting individual choices and boundaries
We are looking for
- Warmth and excellent listening skills
- Patience and reliability
- Respect for individuality
- A genuine interest in people
Night Support
Waking Night Support Worker
Remain awake and available throughout an agreed night shift, providing reassurance and responsive support in line with the individual's support plan.
The role may include
- Remaining awake throughout the shift
- Providing reassurance and agreed support
- Supporting established night routines
- Monitoring wellbeing within agreed responsibilities
- Maintaining accurate records
- Appropriate handover and communication
We are looking for
- Dependability and alertness
- Calm decision-making
- Good written communication
- Responsible lone-working practice
LIVE-IN CARE OPPORTUNITIES
Presence, consistency and trusted support.
Live-in care can provide continuity and reassurance for people who require a greater level of day-to-day support while wishing to remain in familiar surroundings.
It requires maturity, respect for personal space, good judgement and the ability to develop a professional relationship while working within clear boundaries.
Person-centred support in the individual's home
Supporting established routines and preferences
Promoting independence rather than taking over
Companionship and meaningful engagement
Clear professional boundaries and communication
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Character matters alongside competence.
Different roles require different skills and experience, but there are qualities we expect across our workforce.
Compassionate
You treat people with kindness, patience and genuine respect.
Reliable
People can depend on you to fulfil agreed responsibilities.
Person-Centred
You listen and adapt support around the individual.
Professional
You understand accountability, boundaries and confidentiality.
Communicative
You communicate clearly with people, colleagues and professionals.
Willing to Learn
You are open to training, feedback and continuous development.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
Recruitment with responsibility.
Care and support work involves trust. Our recruitment approach is therefore designed to help assess suitability, competence and the requirements relevant to each role.
Application & Role Review
Applications are considered against the requirements
and responsibilities of the particular vacancy.
Interview & Values
Selection may consider experience, judgement,
communication and alignment with person-centred values.
References & Pre-employment Checks
Appropriate references and pre-employment checks
will be required according to the role and applicable requirements.
PVG / Disclosure Requirements
Roles involving regulated work are subject to the
applicable safeguarding and disclosure requirements.
Training & Competence
Colleagues are expected to undertake appropriate
induction, learning and competence requirements for their role.
RIGHT TO WORK & IMMIGRATION
Important information for applicants.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate an appropriate right to work in the United Kingdom for the employment being offered.
Any immigration or sponsorship-related matter is considered separately and remains subject to applicable UK immigration requirements, organisational eligibility, the particular vacancy and requirements in force at the time.
Submission of an application does not constitute an offer of employment or a guarantee of sponsorship.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Your journey towards joining us.
The precise recruitment process may vary according to the vacancy, but applicants can generally expect a structured and proportionate process.
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Apply
Tell us which role interests you and provide the information requested for your application.
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Review
We review applications against the requirements and responsibilities of the available role.
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Selection
Suitable applicants may be invited to interview and progress through relevant recruitment checks.
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Onboarding
Successful applicants complete the appropriate pre-employment, induction and role-readiness requirements.
CAREERS FAQ
Questions about working with us.
How do I apply for a vacancy?
Select the relevant role on this page and use the application button to contact us. Please clearly state which position you are interested in and provide the information requested as part of the recruitment process.
Do I need previous care experience?
Requirements depend on the vacancy. Relevant experience can be valuable, but suitability may also involve values, transferable skills, communication, judgement and the ability to complete the required learning and competence requirements for the role.
Are recruitment checks required?
Yes. Appropriate identity, right-to-work, reference, disclosure and other pre-employment checks will be undertaken according to the role and applicable requirements.
Do you offer sponsorship?
Immigration or sponsorship matters are considered separately and are subject to applicable UK immigration requirements, organisational eligibility, the particular vacancy and requirements in force at the relevant time. An application does not guarantee sponsorship.
Where are opportunities based?
Our service development and recruitment activity focuses on Edinburgh and the Lothians. Individual vacancies and work locations depend on service requirements, staffing capacity and the support arrangements available at the time.
Can I send a general expression of interest?
Yes. You may contact us to express interest in future opportunities. This does not constitute an offer of employment, but it allows you to tell us about your experience and the type of work you are interested in.
Could your next role make a difference?
If you share our commitment to respectful, person-centred support, we would be pleased to hear from you.
