Bank Social Care Workers, Band 4, Bayview House

Caithness Voluntary Group; Thurso; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a motivated Bank Social Care Worker in Thurso to enhance the lives of residents at Bayview House. This role involves leading shifts, administering medication, and delivering person-centred care, promoting independence amongst service users. Ideal candidates will have relevant social care experience and qualifications, aiming to empower individuals while working within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a social care setting is essential.
• Knowledge of support planning and the reviewing process.
• Willingness to achieve SVQ 3 within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and guide other care staff.
• Administer medication and support residents.
• Provide flexible and responsive care to maintain resident independence.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Leadership

Administration of medication

Education

SVQ 3 in Social Care

SVQ 2 in Social Care

Job description

• [Vacancy] Bank Social Care Workers, Band 4, Bayview House

Bank Social Care Workers, Band 4, Bayview House

ADULT SOCIAL CARE
BAYVIEW HOUSE CARE HOME
THURSO

BANK SOCIAL CARE WORKER
(BAND 4)
Salary (£30,353 - £33,016 pro-rata)

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team, who is able to work on their own initiative and as part of the team.

The post holder will be responsible for leading the shift, administration of medication and supporting and guiding other care staff to meet the needs of the residents. You will undertake a key working role within the service so should have knowledge and experience of support Planning and the reviewing process and risk assessing in relation to older people.
The post holder will adopt a person centred approach to deliver a high standard of flexible and responsive care to service users within the care home and will provide support and assistance to service users to enable them to remain as independent as possible promoting their own abilities independence and skills.

Previous experience in a social care setting is essential and ideally you should hold an SVQ 3 in Social Care, or as a minimum hold SVQ 2 with a willingness to achieve an SVQ3 in Social Care within 5 years of appointment to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service of Adults.

This is a bank post worked, worked as and when required.

Informal enquiries would be welcomed by: Lindsay Morrison [e-mail] .

Apply online via: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/J...l?JobId=219766

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Sunday 6 th July 2025.

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