ES22 251071 219804 Facilities Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to join their Highland Health and Social Care Services. In this part-time, permanent role, you will provide essential support in a team-focused environment, enhancing the quality of life for residents through compassionate care. If you have a caring nature and are ready to make a real difference, apply today!

Qualifications

• Experience working with people in a care setting.
• Prepared to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic duties as required by senior staff.
• Maintain a clean environment and assist in serving meals.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Caring

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.

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.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people? Do you want to help people thrive, not just survive? Then this could be just the job you are looking for! We are looking for people who share our values and those who share our commitment to providing high quality service. So, are you a caring, compassionate and reliable person who is interested in supporting people in your community? If so, this is an extremely rewarding role where you will be proud of the difference you make!

You will be responsible for carrying out domestic duties, as required in the unit by the senior staff, maintaining a clean environment, also assisting in the serving of meals to residents. Applicants should have experience in working with people in a care setting and be prepared to undertake any relevant training.

This is a part-time permanent post of 28.10 hours per week, to be worked in accordance with service requirements. The shifts follow a three week rota, working hours 8am to 3pm.

Informal enquiries to:Elizabeth Sinclair, Manager, Telephone: [phone]/email: [e-mail]

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

Please quote Jobtrain reference 219804 on all correspondence

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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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