Social Care Assistant
NHS Scotland · Mallaig
Social Care Assistant at NHS Scotland, based in Mallaig, paying £26,696 - £28,988 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £26,696 - £28,988 per annum
- Location
- Mallaig
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 19 hours ago
- Closes
- 25 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Care Assistant
38% below the typical rate for care assistant
Reference 272518
About the role
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.
The opportunity has risen for a Band 2 Social Care Assistant to join the team at the Mackintosh Centre in Mallaig. The Mackintosh Centre supports residential care in the Lochaber area for up to 8 residents.
Applications welcome from people possessing excellent communication skills with a caring attitude. Treating residents with dignity and respect whilst supporting them to have a good quality of life is at the core of what we do.
Full details of the role available in Job Description.
Experience not essential as training will be given.
Informal enquiries to: Hannah Hardy, email: [email removed]
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.
Additional information for candidates
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
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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
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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
- Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
- Jobtrain technical support: https://knowledge.jobtrain.co.uk/jobseeker
- Jobtrain accessibility statement:
https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ - 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
Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
Reference: 272518 · Posted 19 hours ago · Closes 25 Oct 2026 · Listed via NHS Scotland
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