Social Care Assistant

Company: NHS Scotland
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Location: Newtonmore
Job Description:

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.

Experience is preferable but training will be given. Opportunity to work towards SVQ 2 and a career in health and social care.

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

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

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Internal candidates

  • Some posts are internal only
  • If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

  • Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
  • Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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Posted: October 16th, 2026