Job Advert
NHS Highland
Care Response Team
Team Lead
Band 5 £26,104 to £32,915
37.5 Hours per week, Permanent
The Covid Response Teams is operational across Highland and was developed in April 2020 to provide targeted support to Care Homes (and Care at Home services) which has a significant staffing challenge as a result of Covid-19, and are likely to have the virus present within the service.
This post is responsible for providing management and leadership support to care staff to meet the needs of older people in a residential care setting or Care at Home services; providing assistance with key tasks which maintain and promote the independence for people in their own homes, as required by legislation.
Teams will be made up from a range of social care and nursing and will be closely supported by a Registered Manager, as well as benefitting from the input of the wider NHSH Team. A specific induction will be provided. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided to all staff at all times.
Recruitment to this team will be permanent, with a guaranteed 37.5 hours per week. Teams will be deployed across Highland – and accommodation will be provided if required.
In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of experience in dealing with vulnerable adults, especially older people, preferably in a caring capacity. Applicant must have good communication skills – both verbally and in writing. an SVQ Level 3 in Care, or a willingness and ability to work towards these qualifications within an agreed time scale. For further information please refer to the person specification.
You will be required to work flexibly in order to meet service requirements. A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Informal enquiries to: Jackie. Hodges2@nhs.scot /ariane.jamieson@nhs.scot
Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – 093305
Closing date for completed applications: 22/03/2022
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