Social Care Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Melvich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland’s Melvich Community Care Unit is seeking a Social Care Worker (Band 4) to lead shifts, administer medications and support six residents. The role requires SVQ qualifications and SSSC registration, with a mix of early, late, and night shifts across a 35-hour week on a permanent basis.

The post emphasizes person-centred care, re-ablement approaches to maximise independence, and collaboration within the care team.

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 in Social Care or SVQ 2 with willingness to achieve SVQ 3
• Registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults
• Experience in social care is essential

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift and administer medication.
• Support and guide other care staff to meet residents' needs.
• Provide a key-working role with care planning reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

Shift leadership

Medication administration

Person-centred care

Communication

Education

SVQ 3 in Social Care

SVQ 2 in Social Care

Job description

NHS HIGHLAND

Melvich Community Care Unit

Social Care Worker

Band 4: £31,537 - £34,303 pro rata per annum plus enhancements for unsocial hours and weekend shifts.

Permanent, 35hr/week annualised post

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people? Do you want to help people thrive, not just survive? Would you love to work in a remote and rural community? Then this could be just the job you are looking for. A career opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced Social Care Worker at Melvich Community Care Unit, Portskerra, Sutherland

So, are you a caring, compassionate and reliable person who is interested in supporting people in your community, if so, this is an extremely rewarding role where you will be proud of the difference you make!

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who can work both on an individual basis and as a member of a team. You will adopt a person-centred approach to deliver a high standard of flexible and responsive care to our 6 service users within the care home. You will provide support and assistance to service users using the re-ablement approach that includes support to service users to maximise and maintain their independence.

This post is responsible for leading the shift, administration of medication and to support and guide other care staff to meet the needs of the residents. You will undertake a key working role within the service so should have knowledge and experience of Support Planning and the reviewing process and Risk Assessing in relation to older people.

Previous experience in a social care setting is essential and ideally you will hold an SVQ 3 in social care or as a minimum hold SVQ 2 with a willingness to achieve an SVQ 3 in Social Care and register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults This is a 35 hours per week permanent annualised hours contract, which is predominately a mixture of early shifts 0730-1530, late shifts 1430-2200 and nights 2150-0740, this contract includes a mix of weekday and weekend working.

Department Contact

Gemma Mackenzie, Care Home Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 9th September 2026

Job reference: 257817

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.