Social Care Assistant - 442896

Highland Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Social Care Assistant to support vulnerable adults at Bayview House Care Home in Thurso. This fixed-term position until April 2026 involves working 37 hours per week, providing care and assistance to residents. Candidates should have SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and possess strong communication skills. Previous experience in social care is desirable but not mandatory. Competitive salary of £25,694 - £27,900 is offered.

Qualifications

• Good basic education required.
• Good written communication and report writing skills.
• Previous experience in social care desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults in a residential setting.
• Contribute to the movement and treatment of clients.
• Follow instructions and respond constructively to situations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to cope under pressure

Education

SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

NORTH HIGHLAND COMMUNITIES

BAYVIEW HOUSE CARE HOME, THURSO

SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT, FIXED TERM TO APRIL 2026

BAND 2 - Salary £25,694 - £27,900

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.

Bayview House Care Home for Older Adults are looking for a full time Social Care Assistant to join their team.

The post will require you to support vulnerable adults in a residential setting and to contribute to the movement and treatment of clients to maximise their physical comfort.

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 able to cope under pressure.

In order to be able 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.

Previous experience in social care is desirable but not essential. Applicants are required to have SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and to commit to be registered with the SSSC.

This is a Fixed Term full time post of 37 hours per week to April 2026 working as per service requirements.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Informal enquiries to: Jill MacDonald, Care Home Manager Tel [phone], e-mail: [e-mail] .

Apply online via: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=228813

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Sunday 19th October 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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