Bank Social Care Assistant

Nhsayrshireandarran; Kansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS Highland care team as a care assistant at Home Farm Nursing Home. You will provide critical personal care and support to service users in a residential care setting and work alongside experienced staff in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care setting is required.
• Ability to undertake SVQ 2 and relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursing & Care Home Manager in delivering resident care.
• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Assist care staff in meeting the needs of older people.

Skills

Experience in a care setting

Education

SVQ 2 Training

Job description

Highland Health and Social Care Services support individuals from diverse backgrounds, as well as their families or carers. The Highland region provides assistance in various situations related to illness, disability, old age, or poverty.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the NHS Highland care team at Home Farm Nursing Home in Portree. The post holder will assist the Nursing & Care Home Manager/Deputy Manager and senior care staff in supporting and delivering resident/patient care.

This role involves providing personal care and support to service users and assisting care staff in meeting the needs of older people in a residential care setting, in accordance with legislation.

Applicants should have experience working in a care setting and be able to undertake SVQ 2 and relevant training. For more details, please refer to the job description.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Suzanne Wilson, Care Home Manager, at 01478 613232 or via email at [e-mail].

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.