NHS Highland Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance to people in many situations arising due to illness, disability, age related infirmity. The post is responsible for supporting the provision of a Day Care Service at Aird Ferry Resource Centre for vulnerable adults where we work with individuals to foster inclusion, reduce loneliness and isolation, provide hot meals and enable them to regain independence. The ability to work independently out in the community with people providing assistance with key tasks which maintain and promote the independence for people in their own homes when required.
For further information please refer to the job specification. In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of experience in dealing with vulnerable adults, especially older people, preferably in a caring capacity.
Ability to drive the services minibus is preferred but not essential.
Applicant must have good communication skills – both verbally and in writing. SVQ Level 2 in Care, or a willingness and ability to work towards this qualification within an agreed time scale. For further information please refer to the person specification.This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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