Social Care Worker

NHS Highland; Kingussie; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Job summary

NHS Highland’s Wade Centre in Kingussie is seeking compassionate care staff to support 11 older adults. The post involves assisting residents with daily living and personal care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will cover shifts as required, with opportunities for training; experience with older adults is preferred and SVQ 3 is desirable. Flexible and rotational hours may apply, including some night shifts.

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 desirable; training can be provided.
• Experience with older adults preferable; training will be given.
• Willing to work rotational days and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift in the absence of the manager.
• Administer prescribed medication.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Support residents with daily living activities and welfare.
• Collaborate within the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

SVQ 3

Job description

Advertised location: Kingussie
Advertised salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Employment type: Permanent
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our dedicated team.
The Wade centre provides residential care services for 11 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.
The post holder will be responsible for leading the shift in the absence of the manager. Other duties include administering prescribed medication, supervision, and mentorship of junior staff. Experience is preferable but training will be given.
The individual must be able to demonstrate awareness of the complex physical, mental, and emotional needs of older adults and be able to respond in an enabling way. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate good team working, and communication skills.
SVQ 3 desirable but training can be provided.
Successful candidates will be expected to work on rotational days and support with night shifts when required.
The post is full time.
Informal Enquiries to: Catherine Gillies
email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork
NHS Scotland values