Social Care Assistant

Social Care Assistant

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Moss Park is a nursing home in the Lochaber area, providing holistic person-centred support to older adults who need long‑term care in a homely environment. A position has become available for enthusiastic care assistants to work in the home.

It is an ideal position for anyone considering a career in care, with excellent staff development programmes and opportunities to progress your career in the NHS.

Interested individuals should apply via the NHS Scotland website.

The job involves hands‑on care supporting people to be as independent as possible. It is people‑centred and highly rewarding. You will learn about care delivery and planning, medication management, working within a close team, and developing communication skills. There is a lot of focus on activity and providing opportunities for residents to go out into the local community with support and to continue hobbies and interests supported by staff.

NHS Highland provides training and supports all staff in doing qualifications for their role and encourages everyone to develop and progress their career.

It is a highly rewarding job and one that can potentially bring a huge amount of personal satisfaction, as well as supporting the residents that live here to live life to the full.

Please note we cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post.

Informal enquiries to Eilidh Maclean – eilidh.maclean5t /

National Health Service Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

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• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork

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Hospitals and Health Care