Social Care Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Newtonmore; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Scotland is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team, providing vital support for older adults in a nursing and residential care environment. The role requires flexibility for rotational day and night shifts, focusing on personal care and welfare of residents. Experience is preferred, but training and an opportunity to work towards SVQ 2 are provided. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing or residential care is preferable but not required.
• Candidates should be ready to support daily living activities.
• Ability to manage both day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Ensure personal care and welfare of the residents.
• Take on key-worker responsibilities.

Skills

Flexibility

Commitment

Communication skills

Education

SVQ 2

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our dedicated team.

Mains House provides nursing and residential care services for 25 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. Experience is preferable but training will be given. Opportunity to work towards SVQ 2 and a career in health and social care.

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

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

Informal enquiries to Shirley Christie 01540 673888 / [e-mail]

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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