Social Care Assistant

Ayrshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran seeks a Social Care Assistant to support vulnerable adults in a residential setting. This role offers flexible shift patterns and training opportunities, ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in care. Experience is preferred but not essential as NHS provides training.

Benefits

Good pay and conditions with generous leave entitlement

Enhanced pay for weekends and unsociable hours

Qualifications

• Compassionate and positive attitude towards caring for others.
• Ability to follow instructions and work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults in daily living activities and personal care.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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