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BAYVIEW HOUSE CARE HOME, THURSO
SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT
BAND 2
Salary (£19,609 to £21,615 pro-rata)
Bayview House Care Home for Older Adults are looking for a Social Care Assistant
This is a 35 hour permanent post and will be predominantly working the night shift. However you may be asked to work a day or back shift as per service requirements.
The post will require you to work as part of a team to support vulnerable adults in a residential setting and to contribute to the movement and treatment of clients to maximise their physical comfort.
You must have the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, follow instructions and possess good communication skills. You must also be able to respond constructively to unpredictable situations and able to cope under pressure
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. Applicants are required to have SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or to commit to achieving the award.
For further information please refer to the person specification.
To undertake this post you must be or commit to be registered with the SSSC and must comply with their code of conduct. If you are registered with another Social Services body, you will be expected to transfer your membership to SSSC on appointment
Informal enquiries to: Claire.Mcintosh, Care Home Manager, tel:01847 892314 or e- mail: claire.mcintosh1@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880404.
CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Monday 23rd May 2022.
Short-listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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