Social Care Assistant

NHS Highland; Mallaig; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackintosh Centre in Mallaig is seeking a Band 2 Social Care Assistant to support residents in a small residential care setting. The role emphasises dignity, respect and helping residents maintain a good quality of life.

Experience not essential as training will be provided. NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity; please note this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience not essential; training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to have a good quality of life.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect.

Skills

Communication

Job description

An opportunity has risen for a Band 2 Social Care Assistant to join the team at the Mackintosh Centre in Mallaig. The Mackintosh Centre supports residential care in the Lochaber area for up to 8 residents. Applications welcome from people possessing excellent communication skills with a caring attitude. Treating residents with dignity and respect whilst supporting them to have a good quality of life is at the core of what we do. Full details of the role available in Job Description. Experience not essential as training will be given. 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. Please note that this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy. Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .