Job details
- 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
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 to respond in an enabling way. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate good team working, and communication skills. SVQ 3 desirable but training can be provided.
Successful candidates will be expected to work on rotational day and night shifts. The post can be full or part time.
Informal enquiries to Shirley Christie / Shirley.christie1@nhs.scot
Please note that this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant roles in Inverness
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Social Care Assistant with NHS Highland in Inverness, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 2 Care support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,696 - £28,988. The contract type is Fixed-term. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (01 Sep 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.