Social Care Assistant

NHS Scotland; Grantown-on-Spey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a compassionate and positive Social Care Assistant to support vulnerable adults in a residential environment. This role involves assisting with daily living activities and requires good communication skills and teamwork. Training will be provided, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to start a career in adult social care.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Enhanced pay for weekend and unsociable hours

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults in daily living activities, including personal care.
• Work as part of a team in a residential setting.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

SVQ 2 in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

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The post will require you to work as part of a team to support vulnerable adults in a residential setting. Post holder will assist to support residents with activities of daily living and this includes personal care.

The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of the post. If you are a compassionate, positive person who enjoys caring for others then this job is for you. You must have the ability to work as part of team or work on your own initiative, follow instructions and have good communication skills.

A career in adult social care is a vital job that makes a difference to people lives every day.

Working for the NHS has good pay and conditions with a generous leave entitlement, Weekend and unsociable hours are paid with enhanced rate of pay. The post is shift work days and nights rotation but flexible working will be considered.

Applicants should have experience, but this is not essential as training will be given. SVQ 2 in social care or equivalent.

Informal enquiries to Karen Thurgo - [e-mail] / 01479872333

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

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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