Bank Social Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community care centre in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Social Care Assistant to provide essential personal care and support to older individuals in a residential setting. This role involves working closely with care staff to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in social care, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development. Join a supportive team that values diversity and aims to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Good basic education and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in a care setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users in a residential setting.
• Support the care staff team to meet the needs of older people.

Skills

Written Communication

Report Writing

Personal Care

Support Skills

Education

SVQ 2 in Social Care

SVQ 3 in Social Care (commitment to achieve)

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Bank Social Care Assistant, an acarsaid community care centre, scotland, united kingdom

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an acarsaid community care centre, scotland, united kingdom, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

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 in a residential setting and to support the care staff team to meet the needs of older people in a care home setting, as required by legislation. Rotational shifts will be required including nights and weekends.

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

Applicants should be experienced in working with people in a care setting. Minimum of SVQ 2 in Social Care or equivalent and commitment to achieve SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent, plus the requirement to undertake a PDA in Administration of Medication. Successful candidates will be expected to register with SSSC, undertake all induction training, and maintain the required level of training annually.

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.