Social Care Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our dedicated team.

Mains House provides nursing and residential care services for 25 older and adults and we are looking for flexible and committed individuals to join our friendly, dedicated team working with our lovely residents.

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and duties will include supporting individuals with the full range of daily living activities; day to day personal care and welfare of the residents along with key-worker responsibilities.  The post holder will be responsible for leading the shift in the absence of the manager.  Other duties include administering prescribed medication, supervision, and mentorship of junior staff. Experience is preferable but training will be given. 

The individual must be able to demonstrate awareness of the complex physical, mental, and emotional needs of older adults and be able to respond in an enabling way.  In addition, you must be able to demonstrate good team working, and communication skills.  SVQ 3 desirable but training can be provided.

Successful candidates will be expected to work on rotational day and night shifts.  The post can be full or part time.

Informal enquiries to Shirley Christie Shirley.christie1@nhs.scot / 

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.

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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.