Bank Social Care Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Bank Social Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide compassionate and person-centered care to vulnerable adults in a residential setting. The ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and the resilience to handle unpredictable situations. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver compassionate, person-centered care.
• Good written communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to vulnerable adults in a residential setting.
• Work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate Care

Report Writing

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

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.

Bayview House Care Home are looking for Bank Social Care Assistants to join their team.

The post will require you to work as part of a team to provide care and support to vulnerable adults in a residential setting.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate that they can deliver compassionate, personal centred care to the residents within Bayview.

You must have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, have the ability to follow instructions and possess good communication skills (both written and verbal).

You must also be able to respond appropriately in often 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.

Previous experience in social care is desirable but not essential.

Applicants are required to have, or be prepared to work towards the SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care and must register with the SSSC.

These are Bank posts to be worked on as and when basis in line with service requirements

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).

Informal enquiries to: Lindsay Morrison, Care Home Manager, tel: [phone] or e- mail: [e-mail]

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing [e-mail]

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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.