Social Activity Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Broadford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a caring and dedicated individual to provide activities, engagement and cognitive stimulation for residents in our care services. You will support daily living activities and assist care staff to meet the needs of older people in residential settings, following relevant legislation and safeguarding guidelines.

Applicants should have an interest in working with older adults, be motivated to engage residents in daily activities, and offer meaningful, individually planned

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.

This post is responsible for providing essential activities/exercise, engagement and cognitive stimulation for our residents.

As part of the care team you will help with activities of daily living and also to support care staff to meet the needs of older people in a residential care setting, as required by legislation.

Applicants should have an interest in working with the older adult age group, be motivated to engage with the residents in daily activities and to offer meaningful, individually planned activities which meet the needs of all residents.

Driving license is desirable for this post.

Successful candidate will be expected to undertake any relevant training.

Informal enquiries to: Cara Hancock, Manager, tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

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) for this role.

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.

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.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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