Social Care Assistant

NHS Highland; Fortrose; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Portree is hiring a Social Care Assistant in a permanent, full-time role. You will provide personal care and support to residents and assist the care team to meet the needs of older people in a residential setting.

Registration with the SSSC is required, and SVQ qualifications are expected. Prior experience helps, but a caring nature is the most important attribute. Informal queries may be directed to the listed contact.

Qualifications

• Must register with the SSSC.
• SVQ qualifications required.
• Previous experience would be great, but a caring nature is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Assist care staff to meet the needs of older people in a residential setting.

Skills

Caring nature

Education

SVQ qualifications

Job description

Advertised location: PORTREE

Advertised salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)

Employment type: Permanent

We are currently looking for staff to join our happy caring team at Home Farm.

Social Care Assistants play a vital part in our residents day and no two days are the same. The role is varied and it really is a privilege to be part of the residents lives and get to know them and their loved ones. This post is responsible for providing personal care and support to service users and to support care staff to meet the needs of older people in a residential care setting, as required by legislation.

Previous experience would be great, but the most important thing is that you have a caring nature, we can teach you the rest!

You will be required to register with the SSSC and there will be a requirement to complete SVQ qualifications.

Informal enquiries to: Neil Ingall by email to [e-mail]

Please note: 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

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

NHS Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.