Social Care Assistant

NHS Highland; Kingussie; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland's Wade Centre in Scotland is looking for flexible and committed individuals to join our team. The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support 11 residents with daily living activities, personal care and welfare.

This full-time role requires teamwork and good communication; training will be provided. Successful candidates will work on rotational days and night shifts as required, in a supportive environment within the Wade Centre across Highland.

Qualifications

• Some experience in care or support roles is preferable.
• Training will be provided.
• Ability to support older adults with daily living and personal care.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Rotational shifts including nights.
• Provide compassionate, enabling care to residents.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

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. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our dedicated team. The Wade Centre provides residential care services for 11 older adults and we are looking for flexible and committed individuals to join our friendly, dedicated team working with our lovely residents. The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and duties will include supporting individuals with the full range of daily living activities; day to day personal care and welfare of the residents along with key-worker responsibilities. Some experience is preferable but training will be given. The individual must be able to demonstrate awareness of the complex physical, mental, and emotional needs of older adults and be able to respond in an enabling way. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate good team working, and communication skills. Successful candidates will be expected to work on rotational days and support with night shifts when required. The post is full time. 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 .