Social Care Assistant

NHS Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Invernevis House in Fort William, part of NHS Scotland, is recruiting for a 36-hour-per-week care role providing residential care for adults over 65. The post requires a compassionate approach and a commitment to high-quality, dignified care within a dedicated team.

We welcome applicants who share our values of compassion, dignity, respect, openness and teamwork. For informal enquiries please contact the Care Home Manager, Lisa MacDonald, at [e-mail] or 01397 702939.

Job description

36hours per week

We are looking to recruit someone who will share our values and attitude to care. We ask that you are committed to giving the best quality care and treat people with compassion, dignity, and respect. The dedicated team at Invernevis House provides residential care for adults over 65 years and over.

Informal enquiries to Lisa MacDonald Care Home Manager: [e-mail], 01397702939

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).

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

• 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.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
• For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
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• Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland

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 & social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork