Social Care Worker

NHS Scotland; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Band 4 Social Care Worker to join the Mackintosh Centre in Mallaig. The Mackintosh Centre supports residential care in the Lochaber area for up to 8 residents. Applications welcome from people possessing excellent communication skills with a caring attitude.

Treating residents with dignity and respect whilst supporting them to have a good quality of life is at the core of what we do. Experience not essential as training will be given.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification is stated; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Treating residents with dignity and respect while supporting them to have a good quality of life.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

An opportunity has risen for a Band 4 Social Care Worker to join the team at the Mackintosh Centre in Mallaig. The Mackintosh Centre supports residential care in the Lochaber area for up to 8 residents. Applications welcome from people possessing excellent communication skills with a caring attitude. Treating residents with dignity and respect whilst supporting them to have a good quality of life is at the core of what we do. Experience not essential as training will be given.

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.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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 our NHS and social care values.