NHS Scotland
RT7 252109 Social Care Assistant
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About Moss Park
Moss Park is a nursing home in the Lochaber area, providing holistic person-centred support to older adults who need long term care in a homely environment. A position has become available for enthusiastic care assistants to work in the home.
It is an ideal position for anyone that has considered working in care, with excellent staff development programmes and the ability to progress your career in the NHS.
Job Overview
The job involves hands-on care supporting people to be as independent as possible. It is people-centred, and highly rewarding. You will learn about care delivery and planning, medication management, working within a close team, and to develop communication skills. There is a lot of focus on activity and providing opportunities for residents to go out into the local community with support and continue hobbies and interests supported by staff.
Requirements
Interested individuals should apply via the NHS Scotland website.
About NHS Highland
NHS Highland provides training and supports all staff in doing qualifications for their role and encourages everyone to develop and progress their career.
Benefits
It is a highly rewarding job and one that can potentially bring a huge amount of personal satisfaction, as well as supporting the residents that live here to live life to the full.
Please note we cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post.
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Application Process
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
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Additional Information
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.
About NHS Highland
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
Contact Information
Informal enquiries to Caterina Steadwood - caterina.steadwood@nhs.scot / 01397 700815
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