Social Care Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 21
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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
This is an exciting opportunity to join the dedicated team at the Wade Centre, providing residential care for 11 older adults. The role involves supporting residents with daily living activities, personal care, and welfare, along with key-worker responsibilities. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and must demonstrate awareness of the complex needs of older adults. Experience is preferred, but 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.
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Job reference:
258248
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
23/09/2026
Job Type:
Personal and Social Care
Location:
Wade Centre
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
21
Job posted date:
08/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Adult Social Care [B&S]
Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our dedicated team.
The Wade centre provides residential care services for 11 older 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. 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 to respond in an enabling way. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate good team working, and communication skills.
Successful candidates will be expected to work on rotational days and support with night shifts when required . The post is part time.
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