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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.

Candidates should demonstrate a good basic education, good written communication, and report writing skills to carry out duties effectively and safely.

Applicants should have experience working with people in a care setting. Minimum of SVQ 2 in Social Care or equivalent, with a commitment to achieve SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent, plus undertaking 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 promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• Apply via the application process on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
• For help with the application process, visit: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• View our accessibility statement here: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Ensure your email address is accurate for correspondence. Check your email regularly, including junk folders, and monitor your Jobtrain account for updates.
• For system support, contact the Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub.
• Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.
• Some vacancies are for internal candidates only. Staff should update their Jobtrain profile accordingly.

NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles, and is committed to fostering a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values:

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

Note: NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours from 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This may temporarily require working up to an additional 30 minutes per week until service rosters are adjusted.