Social Care Worker

NHS Highland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland invites applications from people wanting to make a difference in adult social care. This role focuses on delivering a person-centred approach and providing flexible, responsive care and support to residents.

You will lead a team of dedicated workers, promote strong leadership and open communication, and ensure the safe administration of medication. Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers; the post notes visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a social care setting is essential.
• Ability to deliver person-centred care and support.
• Ability to lead a team with transparent, collaborative communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a person centred approach to care and support for residents.
• Lead a team of workers with strong leadership and open communication.
• Administer medications safely.

Job description

Do you want to make a difference to peoples' lives? Do you believe in the power of care, compassion, dignity, respect, and teamwork?

If so, we want you to be a part of our dedicated team in adult social care!

• Delivering a person centred approach to delivering a high standard of flexible and responsive care and support to residents.
• Leading a team of dedicated workers in promoting strong leadership, working with transparency and integrity through open lines of communication
• The safe administration of medication.

Previous Experience In a Social Care Setting Is Essential.

Please note that due to the hours offered, this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdl
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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.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .