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. The opportunity has risen for a Band 2 Social Care Assistant to join the team at the Telford Centre, Fort Augustus on a fixed-term contract until March 2026. 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. Full details of the role available in Job Description below. Experience Not Essential As Training Will Be Given. Informal enquiries to: Karen MacCallum, Care Home Manager, or David Jackson, Deputy Care Home Manager on 01320 366511This 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) for this role.
If you wish to apply for this post on a secondment basis please complete the secondment consent form attached below and return to nhshighland. recruitment@nhs. scot in addition to completing a full application for the post. Additional Information For CandidatesYou 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 purposesPosts close at midnight on the indicated dateFor 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 accuratelyPlease check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updatesPlease contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https: //jobseekersupport. jobtrain. co.
uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issuesWe recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using JobtrainOnce you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendmentsSome 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 HighlandNHS 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 compassionDignity and respectOpenness, honesty and responsibilityQuality and teamwork
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