Social Care Worker

NHS Scotland; Tequesta (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Social Care Worker to deliver person-centred care and support to residents in our adult social care team. You will work with a dedicated team to promote dignity, respect and compassionate care while upholding high standards.

Previous experience in social care is essential; Gaelic speakers are welcome. The role emphasises teamwork, safety in medication administration and commitment to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a social care setting is essential.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and responsive support to residents.
• Lead a team to promote strong leadership with transparent communication.
• Safely administer medications.

Skills

Care delivery

Team leadership

Medication administration

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!
As a Social Care Worker your main duties include –

• 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.

Informal enquiries to Jill Macdonald - [e-mail]

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

• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.

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.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork