Social Care Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Rotational day and night shifts
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a fixed-term opportunity for a Social Care Assistant to join the dedicated team at Mains House Care Home for one year, covering maternity leave. The role involves providing personal care, supporting daily living activities for older adults, and taking on key-worker responsibilities. The post holder will also administer medication and supervise junior staff, working rotational day and night shifts.
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:
258454
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
20/09/2026
Job Type:
Personal and Social Care
Location:
Mains House Care Home
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
01/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Mains House Care Home
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Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our dedicated team for a 1 year period to cover maternity leave.
Mains House provides nursing and residential care services for 25 older and adults and we are looking for flexible and committed individuals to join our friendly, dedicated team working with our lovely residents.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and duties will include supporting individuals with the full range of daily living activities; day to day personal care and welfare of the residents along with key-worker responsibilities. The post holder will be responsible for leading the shift in the absence of the manager. Other duties include administering prescribed medication, supervision, and mentorship of junior staff. Experience is preferable but training will be given.
The individual must be able to demonstrate awareness of the complex physical, mental, and emotional needs of older adults and be able
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