Overview
Social Care Work
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.
Bayview Day Centre for Older Adults is looking for a Social Care Worker to join their team. The post is responsible for leading a team to support vulnerable adults in a day centre setting including outreach.
You will contribute to the daily activities of people attending and work in a person centred way which promotes quality of life and maximises independence for all service users.
You must have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, follow instructions and possess good communication skills.
In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates should be able to provide evidence of a good basic education, good written communication and report writing skills.
Applicants should have experience in working with people in a care setting. A minimum of a SVQ 2 in Social Care or equivalent and a commitment to achieve SVQ3 in Social Care and have, or be prepared to undertake, Administration of Medication training.
All training will be provided by NHS Highland.
This is a permanent part-time post of 16.8 hours per week to be worked in accordance with service requirements.
Informal enquiries to: Cathy Mackay, Day Centre Manager Tel: 01847 892152; email: cathy.mackay1@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880404
