Guide
Find part-time work in support worker and social care roles
Find part-time work as Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, Support Practitioner and Social Care Officer roles
Updated on 17 September 2026
These roles are excellent for students interested in psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling, teaching, medicine and other helping professions. They provide paid experience, transferable skills, professional references and opportunities to work directly with a range of client groups including children, families, older adults, people with disabilities and those experiencing mental health challenges.
Part-time roles in Support work
- Find a Job (UK Government)
Search terms:
- Support Worker
- Support Practitioner
- Social Care Officer
- Healthcare Support Worker
- Care Assistant
- Personal Assistant
Care Homes in Dundee
Many care homes advertise vacancies directly on their recruitment pages. Regularly check providers such as:
- Balhousie Care Group
- Barchester Healthcare
- HC-One
- Meallmore
- Local independent care homes
Local organisations to explore
- Barnardo's Scotland
- Capability Scotland
- Carr Gomm
- Hillcrest Futures
- One Parent Families Scotland
- Penumbra Mental Health
- Scottish Autism
- Sense Scotland
- Turning Point Scotland
Local authority roles
Many Social Care Officer, Support Worker and Community Care roles are advertised via:
Personal Assistant & Self-Directed Support Roles
Individuals receiving Self-Directed Support often recruit Personal Assistants directly:
NHS support roles
Healthcare Support Worker roles are particularly valuable for students considering healthcare careers.
Search specifically for vacancies within NHS Tayside, including Healthcare Support Worker, Clinical Support Worker and Mental Health Support Worker roles.
Checking employer vacancy pages regularly and setting up job alerts can help you identify opportunities as soon as they become available.