Bank Social Care Worker

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 residential setting and to support the care staff team to meet the needs of older people in a care home setting, as required by legislation. 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 report writing skills.Applicants should be experienced in working with people in a care setting. Minimum of SVQ 2 in Social Care or equivalent and commitment to achieve SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent plus the requirement to undertake a PDA in Administration of Medication. Successful candidates will be expected to register with SSSC, undertake all induction training and upkeep required level of training annually.Informal enquiries can be made to Mandy Mackinnon, Manager, at margaret.mackinnon4@nhs.scot; or Samantha Stalker, Deputy Manager, at samantha.stalker@nhs.scot; or by calling 01471 822670.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.