Social Care Assistant, Pulteney House

PULTENEY HOUSE, WICK

SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT

BAND 2 - Salary (£24,647 to £26,763) pro-rata

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people? Do you want to help people thrive, not just survive? Then this could be just the job you are looking for.

We are looking for people who share our values and those who share our commitment to providing a high quality service. So, are you a caring, compassionate and reliable person who is interested in supporting people in your community, if so this is an extremely rewarding role where you will be proud of the difference you make!

This post is responsible for providing personal care and support to service users in a residential care setting. To do this we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is able to work both on an individual basis and as a member of a team. You will adopt a person centred approach to deliver a high standard of flexible and responsive care to service users within the home to maximise and maintain their independence.

Previous experience in social care is desirable but not essential. Ideally you should hold an SVQ 2 in Social Care, or other relevant qualification, to enable registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service or be willing to achieve this within 5 years of appointment.

This is a part-time permanent post of 18.51 hours working a three week rota consisting of day, back and night shifts and includes evening and weekend enhancements.

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).

Informal enquiries to: Elizabeth Sinclair, Care Home Manager Tel:01955 602844; email: elizabeth.sinclair4@nhs.scot

Apply online via: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=211308

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880404.

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Sunday 13th April 2025.

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