Social Care Assistant inBroadford inBroadford PUBLISHED 29 MAY 2024
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Applicants should be enthusiastic, have some experience of working within a team and want to work with people in a care setting.
THIS ROLE DOES NOT OFFER SPONSERSHIP/VISA OR ACCOMODATION. DRIVING LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL.Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.
This post is responsible for providing personal care and support to service users in a care home setting, to meet the needs of older people with variable levels of failing health, including Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Providing a high level of care as required by legislation. We offer Trips out to venues to participate in activities, visit café/restaurants and home visits should family request. Rotational shifts will be required including nights and weekends.
In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of a good basic education, good written communication and basic computer and writing skills.
Applicants should be enthusiastic, have some experience of working within a team and want to work with people in a care setting. They must show commitment to achieve SVQ2 in Social Care. Successful candidates will be PVG checked, be expected to register with our professional body the SSSC, undertake all induction training and upkeep required level of training annually.
Informal enquiries to Mandy Mackinnon or Sam Stalker –
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
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
- For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jB1X6JFt view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jB1X6JFt note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - www.jobsincare.com/job/jB1X6JFt for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
- Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland
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
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
THIS ROLE DOES NOT OFFER SPONSERSHIP/VISA OR ACCOMODATION. DRIVING LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL.
Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.
This post is responsible for providing personal care and support to service users in a care home setting, to meet the needs of older people with variable levels of failing health, including Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Providing a high level of care as required by legislation. We offer Trips out to venues to participate in activities, visit café/restaurants and home visits should family request. Rotational shifts will be required including nights and weekends.
In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of a good basic education, good written communication and basic computer and writing skills.
Applicants should be enthusiastic, have some experience of working within a team and want to work with people in a care setting. They must show commitment to achieve SVQ2 in Social Care. Successful candidates will be PVG checked, be expected to register with our professional body the SSSC, undertake all induction training and upkeep required level of training annually.
Informal enquiries to Mandy Mackinnon or Sam Stalker –
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
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
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.
This post is responsible for providing personal care and support to service users in a care home setting, to meet the needs of older people with variable levels of failing health, including Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Providing a high level of care as required by legislation. We offer Trips out to venues to participate in activities, visit café/restaurants and home visits should family request. Rotational shifts will be required including nights and weekends.
In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of a good basic education, good written communication and basic computer and writing skills.
Applicants should be enthusiastic, have some experience of working within a team and want to work with people in a care setting. They must show commitment to achieve SVQ2 in Social Care. Successful candidates will be PVG checked, be expected to register with our professional body the SSSC, undertake all induction training and upkeep required level of training annually.
Informal enquiries to Mandy Mackinnon or Sam Stalker –
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
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
- For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jB1X6JFt view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jB1X6JFt note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - www.jobsincare.com/job/jB1X6JFt for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
- Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland
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
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
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