Social Care Assistant

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board is seeking a Social Care Assistant at Ach-an Eas Care Home. You will provide personal care and support for daily living activities within a multi-disciplinary team. Training is offered for the role, and flexibility is required. If you are passionate about caring for residents and wish to contribute to their well-being, apply now.

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable, able to support other staff.
• Willingness to receive training provided for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for residents.
• Support activities of daily living.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Education

SVQ 2

Job description

Overview

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small team at Ach-an Eas Care Home in Inverness as a Social Care Assistant. Here at Ach-an-Eas, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do and each colleague within our Care home plays a key role in how we support our residents.

Responsibilities

The SCA works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering a high standard of care to our residents. Successful candidate will provide personal care for residents as well as supporting with all activities of daily living.

Qualifications and requirements

SVQ 2 is desirable, but training is given and opportunities to progress within the team are encouraged. Staff must be flexible, adaptable, and work to support other staff, who have responsibility to residents.

Work patterns and compensation

Shifts are on a rotational basis hour to be discussed. Enhancements are paid for weekend and out of hours work.

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 an informal chat or more information call Deputy manager Eve Gilmour/Suzanne Peteranna on 01463710890

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