Job Overview
A fantastic opportunity to join an exciting and rewarding team within NHS Highlands! The Care Response Teams (CRT) was developed 4 years ago in response to the Covid 19 outbreak. It has now become an established service within NHS Highland where team members deliver urgent and short term care and support to different services across the whole of the North Highlands.
As a Social Care Assistant you will be responsible for providing personal care and support to service users in Residential care settings such as Care Homes and Care at Home Services, all over the North Highlands.
This role will give you the chance to experience a large variety of services and environments, and different parts of the North Highlands from the northernmost shores in Caithness and Sutherland to the bottom glens of Fort William and Mallaig.
Due to the large geographical area that the CRT covers, overnight stays might be required and use of your own car with full driving licence is essential.
You will be required to work to a 4-on 4-off rolling rota which includes not only weekends but also a variety of different 11.5‑hour shift patterns which include Nightshifts.
Flexibility and a "Can do" attitude is must, alongside a positive attitude.
Your role will be to provide a high quality care, assistance and support in order to maintain and promote the independence for people in their own homes or care facilities.
The role is closely supported by a team of fellow SCA, Social Care Workers, Team leads and a Team Manager. The team also works closely alongside other NHS professionals and Social Work services.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide personal care and support to service users in residential care settings such as care homes and care at home services across the North Highlands.
* Assist in maintaining and promoting independence for people in their own homes or care facilities.
* Work to a 4‑on 4‑off rolling rota, including weekends, night shifts and 11.5‑hour shift patterns.
* Collaborate with fellow SCAs, Social Care Workers, Team leads, Team Manager, NHS professionals and Social Work services.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience dealing with vulnerable adults, especially older people, preferably in a caring capacity.
* Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
* Willingness to complete an SVQ Level 2 within an agreed timeframe to register with the Scottish Social Services Council.
* Full driving licence and availability of own vehicle for work purposes.
* Willingness to work in a large geographical area with potential overnight stays.
Additional Information
* Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part‑time hours will be adjusted on a pro‑rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
* Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.
Equality and Diversity
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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