Bank Social Care Assistants

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Seaforth; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario, Canada is seeking individuals for bank posts responsible for providing personal care to service users and supporting care staff in a residential setting. Candidates must have good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, with prior experience in care settings being essential. This role offers flexible working hours as part of a bank post arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with people in a care setting is essential.
• Ability to undertake SVQ 2 and relevant training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Support care staff in meeting the needs of older people.
• Follow instructions and respond constructively to unpredictable situations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to cope under pressure

Education

Good basic education

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.

This post is responsible for providing personal care and support to service users and to support care staff to meet the needs of older people in a residential care setting as required by legislation.

You must have the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, follow instructions and possess good communication skills. You must also be able to respond constructively to unpredictable situations and be able to cope under pressure.

In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates should be able to provide evidence of a good basic education, good written communication and report writing skills.

Applicants should have experience in working with people in a care setting. Ability to undertake SVQ 2 and any relevant training. For more details please refer to the Job Description.

These are Bank posts working on an as and when basis allowing you to work flexibly.

Informal enquiries to: Tina Mitchell, Manager; Tel: [phone] email: [e-mail] or Marina Brennan, Deputy Manager Tel [phone] e-mail [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Resourcing Team can be contacted by e-mail [e-mail]