Social Care Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 6
- Hours / week
- 6
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Please note that this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an opportunity for a Band 2 Social Care Assistant to join the team at The Mackintosh Centre in Mallaig. The centre provides residential care for up to 8 residents in the Lochaber area. The role involves treating residents with dignity and respect, and supporting them to have a good quality of life. Excellent communication skills and a caring attitude are essential, but experience is not required as full training will be provided.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £28,988 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 23d
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Job reference:
258683
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
27/09/2026
Job Type:
Personal and Social Care
Location:
The Mackintosh Centre
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
6
Job posted date:
03/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
The Mackintosh Centre
Job Advert
An opportunity has risen for a Band 2 Social Care Assistant to join the team at the Mackintosh Centre in Mallaig. The Mackintosh Centre supports residential care in the Lochaber area for up to 8 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. Experience not essential as training will be given.
Informal enquiries to Hannah Hardy [email removed]
Please note that this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.
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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