Job reference: 263122
Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date: 11/11/2026
Job Type: Personal and Social Care
Location: Bayview House (Smith Terrace)
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 18.75
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Bayview House Care Home

Job Advert
The team at Bayview House are looking for a part time Social Care Assistant to join the team. Main responsibilities include -

• To support care staff to meet the needs of older people within in a residential care setting, as required by legislation
• To provide personal care and support to residents.
• To work flexibly within the care home setting, to promote the well-being of service users, to work towards the maximisation of service users’ abilities
• To support the care team to assist service users to live as independent life as possible

Informal enquiries
Jill Macdonald Tel: 01847 892314 / Email: jill.macdonald@nhs.scot

Visa
Please note that this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

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.

Flexible Working
Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain
• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• 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.
• Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility

• If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us

Internal candidates

• Some posts are internal only
• If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Supporting Documents

• Highland Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment (DOCX)
• Job description (PDF)