Social Care Assistant

NHS Scotland; Newtonmore; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mains House in Scotland is recruiting for a 1-year maternity cover to join our dedicated team caring for 25 residents. The role involves supporting daily living, personal care, and welfare, with key-worker responsibilities and shift leadership in the manager's absence.

Experience is preferable but training will be provided; SVQ 3 desirable. Rotational day and night shifts; full or part time. NHS Scotland emphasises equality and diversity across Highland and Argyll & Bute regions.

Qualifications

• Experience preferable but training will be given.
• Ability to support older adults with complex physical, mental and emotional needs.
• Good team working and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide welfare support for residents and act as key worker.
• Lead the shift in the absence of the manager.
• Administer prescribed medication and supervise junior staff.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in training.

Education

SVQ 3 desirable

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our dedicated team for a 1 year period to cover maternity leave.

Mains House provides nursing and residential care services for 25 older and 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. The post holder will be responsible for leading the shift in the absence of the manager. Other duties include administering prescribed medication, supervision, and mentorship of junior staff. 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. SVQ 3 desirable but training can be provided.

Successful candidates will be expected to work on rotational day and night shifts. The post can be full or part time.

Please note that this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

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.

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