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. An exciting vacancy has arisen for an Activities Coordinator, based at Bayview House, Thurso. As an Activities Coordinator you will be a valuable part of the team, creating a stimulating environment through the provision of meaningful activities for our residents. Part of the role will be spent getting to know our residents and their families, creating tailored activities, with support and experiences for residents with a view to maximising individual well-being, independence and access to social stimulation. This information will then be used to create individualised care plans for residents. It is also important to ensure that residents feel part of their local community and are supported to access activities available to them. Applicants should have experience of working with people within a care setting and show a keen interest in developing, organising and facilitating a range of activities, tailored to individual needs and wishes. You should also have the ability to undertake SVQ 2 and any relevant training to enable registration with the SSSC, or be willing to achieve this within a 5-year period. This is a full-time permanent post of 37 hours per week, to be worked in accordance with service requirements. Informal enquiries to: Lindsay Morrison, Care Home Manager, Telephone: 01847 892314 /email: lindsay.morrison2@nhs.scot Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot Please quote Jobtrain reference 219276 on all correspondence This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes Posts close at midnight on the indicated date For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by 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. 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