Social Care Worker

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: ; email:  cathy.mackay1@nhs.scot

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

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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.

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.

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.