Overview
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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
The opportunity has risen for Band 4 Social Care Worker to join the Telford Centre, Fort Augustus. The Telford Centre supports residential care for up to 10 residents.
Applications welcome from people possessing excellent communication skills with a caring attitude. Treating residents with dignity and respect whilst supporting them to have a good quality of life is at the core of what we do.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to lead the shift, administer medications, care planning and be responsible for the home in the absences of the management team.
Qualifications and Requirements
Full details of the role are available in the Job Description. Previous experience is required.
Informal enquiries to: Karen MacCallum, Care Home Manager, on 01320 366511 or by email to Karen.maccallum@nhs.scot.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Additional information for candidates
* 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.
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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. Our staff are important members of our communities and our values guide how we work: care and compassion; dignity and respect; openness, honesty and responsibility; quality and teamwork.
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