Social Care Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Rotational shifts
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing personal care and support to service users in a care home setting, specifically older people with varying levels of failing health, including Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The post holder will ensure a high level of care in accordance with legislation and participate in activities and outings. Rotational shifts, including nights and weekends, are required.
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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.
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Job reference:
257253
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
02/09/2026
Job Type:
Personal and Social Care
Location:
An Acarsaid Community Care Centre
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
19/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
An Acarsaid Community Care Centre
Job Advert
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.
Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.
This post is responsible for providing personal care and support to service users in a care home setting, to meet the needs of older people with variable levels of failing health, including Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Providing a high level of care as required by legislation. We offer Trips out to venues to participate in activities, visit café/restaurants and home visits should family request. Rotational shifts wi
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