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Are you passionate about supporting older adults to live fulfilling, independent lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, supportive team that makes a real difference every day?
NHS Highland is looking for a compassionate and motivated Social Care Worker to join our Older Adult Day Care Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work with older adults, including people living with dementia, physical disabilities and complex health needs, supporting them to achieve their personal outcomes and maintain their independence.
What you'll do
As a Social Care Worker, you will:
- Act as a keyworker, contributing to the assessment, planning and review of individual care plans.
- Deliver person-centred care and support in a safe, respectful and dignified manner.
- Support individuals with personal care, nutrition, mobility and medication in line with NHS Highland policies.
- Develop and facilitate meaningful activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social inclusion.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Contribute to risk assessment, record keeping, reviews and service improvement activities.
- Occasionally support the day-to-day running of the Day Centre in the absence of management.
You will:
✅ Hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards
✅ Have experience supporting vulnerable adults
✅ Be committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
✅ Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills
✅ Be organised, adaptable and able to work independently when required
✅ Have a genuine enthusiasm for supporting older adults to achieve their goals and maximise their quality of life
What we offer
- A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference every day
- A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
- Ongoing training, development and supervision
- Opportunities for career progression within NHS Highland
- Access to NHS Highland staff benefits and wellbeing support
Join us
If you are caring, motivated and committed to improving the lives of older adults, we'd love to hear from you.
Come and be part of a team that helps people stay connected, independent and supported within their community.
Informal enquiries to Ariane Jamieson, Interim Manager – Ariane.jamieson@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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
- Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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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.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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 |
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