Social Activity Assistant

About the role

This post is responsible for providing essential activities/exercise, engagement and cognitive stimulation for our residents.

As part of the care team you will help with activities of daily living and also to support care staff to meet the needs of older people in a residential care setting, as required by legislation.

Responsibilities

• Help with activities of daily living
• Support care staff to meet the needs of older people in a residential care setting
• Offer meaningful, individually planned activities which meet the needs of all residents

Requirements

• An interest in working with the older adult age group
• Motivated to engage with the residents in daily activities
• Desirable: Driving license

Qualifications

Successful candidate will be expected to undertake any relevant training.

Skills

• Interest in working with the older adult age group
• Motivation to engage with the residents in daily activities
• Ability to offer meaningful, individually planned activities
• Desirable: Driving license

Benefits

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.

Pay

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is flexible and will be discussed with the successful candidate.

Additional Information for Candidates

• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.
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