Social Care Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider in Thurso is seeking a Social Care Worker to support vulnerable adults in a residential setting. This fixed-term role prioritizes teamwork and communication skills to ensure the comfort and well-being of residents. Interested candidates should apply through Jobtrain before the closing date. Please note that this position does not qualify for a Skilled Worker visa.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to respond constructively to unpredictable situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to support vulnerable adults in a residential setting.
• Contribute to the movement and treatment of clients.
• Maximize residents' physical comfort.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Coping under pressure

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.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at Bayview House Care Home in Thurso as a Social Care Worker on a fixed term basis. At Bayview, we put the residents at the heart of everything we do and each colleague within the care home plays a key role in how we support our residents.

The post is responsible for leading a team 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.

This is a Fixed Term 18.5 hours per week post to October 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 (01847 892314, [e-mail])

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork