Social Care Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Golspie; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Golspie is seeking a support worker to provide personal care and assistance to older residents in a residential setting. The role requires experience in care and a commitment to undertake relevant training like SVQ 2. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with people in a care setting is essential.
• Ability to undertake SVQ 2 and any relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Support care staff to meet the needs of older people.

Skills

Experience in working with people in a care setting

Ability to undertake SVQ 2

Job description

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 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.

Applicants should have experience in working with people in a care setting. Ability to undertake SVQ 2 and any relevant training.

Informal enquiries welcomed to Tina Mitchell, Manager, Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 27/08/2025

Job Ref: ES02 251367

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.

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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