Bank Social Care Assistant

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; House (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Invernevis House is seeking a Bank care assistant to support adults 65+ in a residential setting. You will deliver personal care, assist with daily living activities and help maintain residents’ dignity and wellbeing.

Join a supportive team, contribute to care planning and person-centred care, and work flexibly to meet service requirements. Informal enquiries welcome; registration with SSSC or willingness to pursue SVQ2 is required.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for SSSC registration (or willingness to work towards)
• Willing to achieve SVQ Social Services and Healthcare Level 2 if required
• Experience in caring for adults or similar settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities
• Assist residents to maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing
• Contribute to care planning and activities to enhance quality of life

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

SSSC registration

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare Level 2

Job description

The dedicated team at Invernevis House provide residential care for adults aged 65 and over. We are looking to recruit someone who shares our values and attitude to care. We ask that you are committed to delivering the highest quality care and treat people with compassion, dignity and respect.

You will support residents with personal care and daily living activities, helping them maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing within a residential care setting. Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to care planning and activities that enhance residents' quality of life.

This is a Bank post working on an as and when basis in accordance with service requirements.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a caring and flexible approach, and a commitment to person-centred care. You should be eligible for SSSC registration (or willing to work towards registration) and willing to achieve SVQ Social Services and Healthcare Level 2 if required.

Make a difference every day by helping older people live well, with dignity and respect.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

For informal enquiries, please contact Lisa MacDonald, Care Home Manager via email [e-mail]