SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT - 407180

The Highlands Council; Golspie; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and social care is seeking a dedicated Social Care Assistant to join their team. This permanent full-time role involves providing essential personal care and support to service users in a residential setting, ensuring their needs are met with compassion and professionalism. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment, possess strong communication skills, and be adept at handling unpredictable situations. With a commitment to quality care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of older individuals. If you are passionate about helping others and are ready to take on this fulfilling role, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with people in a care setting is essential.
• Candidates should undertake SVQ 2 and relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Support care staff to meet the needs of older people.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Initiative

Report writing skills

Ability to cope under pressure

Education

Good basic education

Job description

SEAFORTH HOUSE, GOLSPIE

SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT

BAND 2

Salary (£24,647 to £26,763)

Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.

This post is responsible for providing personal care and support to service users and to support care staff to meet the needs of older people in a residential care setting as required by legislation.

You must have the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, follow instructions and possess good communication skills. You must also be able to respond constructively to unpredictable situations and cope under pressure.

In order to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates should be able to provide evidence of a good basic education, good written communication, and report writing skills.

Applicants should have experience in working with people in a care setting and the ability to undertake SVQ 2 and any relevant training. For more details, please refer to the Job Description.

This is a permanent full-time post of 37 hours per week, covering a 7-day rota to be worked in accordance with service requirements. Part-time hours would be considered.

Informal enquiries to: Tina Mitchell, Manager; Tel: [phone] email: or Marina Brennan, Deputy Manager Tel [phone] e-mail.

Apply online via: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=204609

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail or telephoning 01955 880404.

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Sunday 12th January 2025.

Short-listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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