Social Care Assistant
Moss Park is a nursing home in the Lochaber area, providing holistic person-centred support to older adults who need long term care in a homely environment. A position has become available for enthusiastic care assistants to work in the home.

It is an ideal position for anyone that has considered working in care, with excellent staff development programmes and the ability to progress your career in the NHS.

Interested individuals should apply via the NHS Scotland website.

The job involves hands on care supporting people to be as independent as possible, it is people centred, and highly rewarding. You will learn about care delivery and planning, medication management, working within a close team, and to develop communication skills. There is a lot of focus on activity and providing opportunities for residents to go out into the local community with support and continue hobbies and interests supported by staff.

NHS Highland provides training and supports all staff in doing qualifications for their role and encourages everyone to develop and progress their career.

It is a highly rewarding job and one that can potentially bring a huge amount of personal satisfaction, as well as supporting the residents that live here to live life to the full.

Job reference: 263363
Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date: 08/11/2026
Job Type: Personal and Social Care
Location: Moss Park Care Home (Fort William)
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 163.5
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Moss Park Care Home

Informal enquiries to Caterina Steadwood - caterina.steadwood@nhs.scot / 01397 700815

Please note we cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post.

Additional information for candidates

• This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is advised.
• Ensure the address on your application reflects your current place of residence and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.
• Apply by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Some vacancies are for internal candidates only.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.