Social Care Worker

Job details

• Job reference: 255156
• Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
• Job closing date: 12/08/2026
• Job Type: Personal and Social Care
• Location: Seaforth House
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 72
• Job posted date: 28/07/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
• Department: Seaforth House

Seaforth House is looking for 2 x full-time (36hpw) Social Care Workers.

Job purpose: To act as a key worker for care home service users by initiating, developing and reviewing the care plan for those individuals To work in a person-centred way which promotes the quality of life and maximises independence for all service users To support the re-enablement of service users, including short-term as well as long-term residents To act as shift leader and take charge of the Care Home as necessary. Makes decisions about overall welfare and safety of service users when in charge of Care Home and acting as shift leader Assesses progress of service users against care plan and adjusts accordingly, taking into account the service user’s interests and priorities as well as any changes in condition.

Knowledge, training and experience required to do the job role: Eligible for registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a practitioner working in a care home for adults Minimum of SVQ 2 in Social Care or equivalent (minimum required for registration with SSSC) and commitment to achieve SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent. Sensitive to the needs of others Able to relate to clients/service users and their carers and relatives. Skills to be able to assess service users and update care plans accordingly Trained and assessed in the administration of medicines in accordance with recognised guidelines and controls. Ability to take responsibility as a key worker Ability to act as shift leader, with temporary overall responsibility for the Care Home. Have an understanding of the importance of health and safety in the workplace and become familiar with NHS Highland’s Health and Safety procedures.

Informal enquiries can be made to Marina Brennan on 01408 633736

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.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork