Social Care Assistant- Day Care

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

Job summary

A regional health board in Scotland is seeking a social care worker to assist with the development of services at the Mackenzie resource centre for older adults. The role involves working alongside healthcare teams and providing support to individuals with dementia, especially those experiencing stress and distress. Candidates must be available some weekends as the service expands to 7 days. Experience in person-centred care is necessary. The position is based in Newcastle Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with older adults.
• Ability to manage stress and distress in individuals.
• Availability to work weekends as the service expands.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of the service at Mackenzie centre.
• Work alongside social care and healthcare colleagues.
• Provide individualised support to clients attending the centre.

Skills

Understanding of outcomes focussed person centred working

Experience supporting people living with dementia

Ability to work with colleagues in healthcare

Capable of undertaking keyworker roles

Job description

The Mackenzie resource centre for older adults is seeking to recruit a team member to a social care worker role to assist with the development of the service. The post is based at the centre which at present operates a five-day service 0900-1600hrs Monday to Friday; plans are to expand this service to 7 days opening so availability to work some weekends will be required. The role also requires an understanding of outcomes focussed person centred working and experience of supporting people living with dementia who are displaying stress and distress. You will work alongside social care and healthcare colleagues following a programme of input for individuals who attend Mackenzie centre and will have the opportunity to undertake keyworker roles.

Department Contact

Integrated Teams Manager Inverness, Mob: [phone]

Job Reference: 235813

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 11th January 2026

Please be advised 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).

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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.