Social Care Assistant

NHS Scotland; Mallaig; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Band 2 Social Care Assistant for the Mackintosh Centre in Mallaig. The Mackintosh Centre supports residential care in the Lochaber area for up to 8 residents and focuses on dignity, respect and helping residents enjoy a good quality of life.

Applicants with excellent communication skills are welcome; training will be provided and experience is not essential. Informal enquiries can be made to Hannah Hardy at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with a caring attitude.
• Training is provided; experience not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to have a good quality of life.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Dignity and respect

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.

The opportunity has risen for a Band 2 Social Care Assistant to join the team at the Mackintosh Centre in Mallaig.

The Mackintosh Centre supports residential care in the Lochaber area for up to 8 residents.

Applications welcome from people possessing excellent communication skills with a caring attitude. Treating residents with dignity and respect whilst supporting them to have a good quality of life is at the core of what we do.

Full details of the role available in Job Description. Experience not essential as training will be given.

Informal enquiries can be made to: Hannah Hardy on [e-mail]

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).

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Internal candidates

• Some posts are internal only
• If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this.

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhart na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork