Social Care Worker

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Job reference:

258446

Salary:

Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)

Job closing date:

20/09/2026

Job Type:

Personal and Social Care

Location:

The Glen Centre

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

01/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Highland

Department:

The Glen Centre

Job Advert

Are you passionate about supporting older adults to live fulfilling, independent lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, supportive team that makes a real difference every day?

NHS Highland is looking for a compassionate and motivated Social Care Worker to join our Older Adult Day Care Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work with older adults, including people living with dementia, physical disabilities and complex health needs, supporting them to achieve their personal outcomes and maintain their independence.

What you'll do

As a Social Care Worker, you will:

• Act as a keyworker, contributing to the assessment, planning and review of individual care plans.
• Deliver person-centred care and support in a safe, respectful and dignified manner.
• Support individuals with personal care, nutrition, mobility and medication in line with NHS Highland policies.
• Develop and facilitate meaningful activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social inclusion.
• Work collaboratively with families, car