Social Care Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 18.75
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 11/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
Bayview House Care Home for Older Adults is seeking a part-time Social Care Assistant. This role involves supporting vulnerable adults in a residential setting and contributing to their physical comfort. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, putting residents at the heart of everything they do. Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.
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.
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Job reference:
259861
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
11/10/2026
Job Type:
Personal and Social Care
Location:
Bayview House (Smith Terrace)
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
18.75
Job posted date:
16/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Adult Social Care [Caith]
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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.
Bayview House Care Home for Older Adults are looking for a part time Social Care Assistant to join their team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at Bayview House Care Home in Thurso as a Social Care Assistant. At Bayview, we put the residents at the heart of everything we do and each colleague within the care home plays a key role in how we support our residents.
The post works as part of the team, supporting vulnerable adults in a residential setting and to contribute to the movement and treatment of clients to maximise their physical comfort.
You must have the ability to work as part of a team or on
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