Social Care Worker

NHS Scotland; Kingussie; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking flexible and committed individuals to join the Wade centre team in Kingussie, providing residential care for older adults. The role involves helping residents with daily living, personal care, and welfare, and may include leading shifts when the manager is away.

Experience is welcome but training will be provided. The post is full time with flexible working options discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with daily living activities and personal care is beneficial but training can be provided.

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 personal care.
• Work on rotational days and night shifts as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

SVQ 3

Job description

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]

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.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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