Social Care Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Fort Augustus; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking Band 2 Social Care Assistants to provide care at the Telford Centre in Fort Augustus. As a vital member of our team, you will assist residents in a supportive environment that values dignity, respect, and quality of life. Training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those with a caring attitude.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required as training will be provided.
• Treating residents with dignity and respect.
• Supporting residents to have a good quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Join the team at the Telford Centre.
• Support residential care for up to 10 residents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Caring attitude

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.

Multiple positions and various hours available

An opportunity has arisen for Band 2 Social Care Assistants to join the team at the Telford Centre, Fort Augustus.

The Telford Centre supports residential care for up to 10 residents.

Applications welcome from people possessing excellent communication skills with a caring attitude. Treating residents with dignity and respect whilst supporting them to have a good quality of life is at the core of what we do.

Experience not essential as training will be given.

Full details of the role available in Job Description.

Informal enquiries to: Karen MacCallum, Manager, or David Jackson, Deputy Manager on tel: [phone].

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.

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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