Social Care Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Social Care Assistant to join our team at Seaforth House.

Responsibilities

• Support care staff to meet the needs of older people in a residential care setting, as required by legislation
• Provide personal care and support to service users
• Work flexibly within the care home setting, and where necessary in other settings, to promote the well‑being of service users and to maximise their abilities
• Support the care team to help service users live as independently as possible
• Work within the reablement framework to promote the abilities of service users and, where possible, regain skills
• Participate in personal development activities, including attending training when appropriate
• Be familiar with, and work to, the National Care Standards for Care Homes
• Contribute to care plans with the key worker for the service user
• Undertake a continuous process of risk assessment in relation to the role within the care home and in other settings as required

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Eligible for registration as a Support Worker with the Scottish Social Services Council or eligible to work towards registration
• Good basic education
• Ability and willingness to undertake training to SVQ Care level 2
• Sensitive to the needs of others
• Able to relate to clients/service users and their carers and relatives
• Knowledge and awareness of the approved protocols for the administration of medicines
• Able to record information to a reasonable level and to complete basic administrative tasks
• Understanding of the importance of health and safety in the workplace and familiarity with NHS Highland’s Health and Safety procedures

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.

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