Social Care Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Mallaig; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and social care is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves providing person-centred care to residents, enhancing their quality of life, and promoting independence. As a key worker, you will develop care plans, administer medication, and lead shifts when necessary. The organization values compassion, dignity, and teamwork, making it a fulfilling environment for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives. If you are committed to providing high-quality care and support, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Commitment to obtain SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care is essential.
• Experience in care planning and medication administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for residents and develop care plans.
• Organize and support social activities to enhance residents' quality of life.

Skills

Person-centred care

Care planning

Medication administration

Social activities organization

Shift leadership

Education

SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

The MacKintosh Centre supports the Residential Care of up to 8 residents.

Applications are invited from individuals who are committed to providing person-centred care in a way which promotes the quality of life and maximises independence for all service users.

To act as a key worker for residents, develop and review care plans, medication administration, and support the reablement of service users, including short-term as well as long-term residents.

Organise and support social activities and outings to enhance the quality of life for residents.

To act as shift lead and take charge of the care home as necessary.

Commitment to obtain SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care essential.

Refer to job description for further information.

Multiple positions and various hours available.

Informal enquiries to Hannah Hardy at [e-mail] or Shanna Eddie at [e-mail].

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.

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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.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.