Social Care Assistant

Social Care Assistant (Part-Time)

Bayview House | NHS Highland

Location: Thurso (Bayview House)

The Role

Bayview House is seeking a dedicated Social Care Assistant to join our residential team. You will play a vital role in supporting older people, ensuring they receive high-quality personal care while maintaining as much independence and dignity as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Provide direct support to service users in a residential care setting in accordance with current legislation.

• Promote Well-being: Work flexibly within the care home to maximize the abilities and physical/emotional health of our residents.

• Team Collaboration: Assist the wider care team in delivering person-centered support.

• Independence: Help service users lead active, independent lives within the care environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Approach: A compassionate, flexible, and patient-centered attitude.

• Language: Applications from Gaelic speakers are highly welcomed. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig.

• Eligibility: Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship; a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) cannot be provided.

Working with NHS Highland

NHS Highland is one of the region’s largest employers, covering 12,500 square miles. We pride ourselves on a culture rooted in social care values and community contribution.

• Work-Life Balance: Effective April 1, 2026, the standard full-time week reduces to 36 hours (pro-rata for part-time), with a corresponding increase in hourly pay to ensure total earnings remain protected.

• Equality: We are committed to a diverse workforce where every employee feels respected and valued.

How to Apply

• Process: Applications must be submitted via Jobtrain.

• Important: Do NOT upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting. Only the information provided in the Jobtrain application form will be considered.

• Correspondence: All updates will be sent via email. Please check your inbox and junk folders regularly.

Informal Enquiries:

Contact Jill Macdonald

Phone: 01847 892314 | Email: jill.macdonald@nhs.scot

Closing Date: Midnight on the date indicated on the Jobtrain listing.

• SUMMARY
  • Company Name – NHS Scotland
    Company website –NHS Scotland
    Company Location – Thurso, United Kingdom 

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