Social Care Assistant- Day Care

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a social care worker to assist with service development at the Mackenzie resource centre. The position involves working alongside healthcare professionals in a person-centred approach, particularly for those with dementia. Weekend availability is required as service hours are expanding. This role offers the chance to undertake key-worker responsibilities, contributing to a vital service for older adults.

Qualifications

• Understanding of person-centred care approaches.
• Experience in supporting individuals with dementia.
• Availability to work some weekends as service expands.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of the social care service.
• Work alongside healthcare colleagues following a care program.
• Undertake key-worker roles for individuals.

Skills

Understanding of outcomes focused person-centred working

Experience supporting people living with dementia

Ability to work weekends

Job description

The Mackenzie resource centre for older adults is seeking to recruit a team member to a social care worker role to assist with the development of the service. The post is based at the centre which at present operates a five‑day service 0900‑1600hrs Monday to Friday; plans are to expand this service to 7 days opening so availability to work some weekends will be required. The role also requires an understanding of outcomes focussed person‑centred working and experience of supporting people living with dementia who are displaying stress and distress. You will work alongside social care and healthcare colleagues following a programme of input for individuals who attend Mackenzie centre and will have the opportunity to undertake key‑worker roles.

Department contact

Email: [e-mail]
Integrated Teams Manager Inverness
Mob: [phone]

Job Reference: 235813
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 11th January 2026

Please be advised this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health and Care Worker Visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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