Social Care Modern Apprentices- Various Locations

NHS Scotland; Nempnett Thrubwell; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job description

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.

Social Services and Healthcare Modern Apprentice
Band 2 (Annex 21)
One year fixed term contract

Do you want to make a difference to peoples' lives? Do you want to help people thrive, not just survive? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity to kick-start your career in social care. This unique Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to work in one of our Care homes and also gain experience across a number of different care settings. You will earn a competitive salary, while securing a qualification in partnership with The UHI.

NHS Highland is an accredited Living Wage employer. The current rate is £12.00 and applies to all employees aged 18 and over.

This apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid, it is tailored to you as an individual with learning and assessments based on your needs and aspirations. On successful completion you will be awarded an SVQ2 –Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 6.

Our Apprenticeships include a minimum of 3 hours per week dedicated study time, during which you will attend the qualification specific taught sessions provided by the UHI and undertake private study.

To Become a NHS Highland Apprentice, You Must:

• Be 16-24 years old
• Live in the Highlands
• National 4 English

When you have completed your apprenticeship as a minimum you will be offered a bank contract; however you may be offered a permanent job in a Social Care role in NHS Highland.

Positions Available
Location
Contracted Hours

Wick - Pulteney House - 24
Fort Augustus - Telford Centre - 30
Fort William - Invernevis House - 30
Grantown on Spey - Grant House - 27
Portree - Home Farm Care Home - 33
Golspie - Seaforth House - 30

If you would like to know more about any of these roles or register your interest please contact Carol Summers, Adult Social Care- Career and Attractions Lead- North Highland (Tel: [phone]) or Email: [e-mail].

Please advise the job/location you are applying for.

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).

Additional Information For Candidates:

• You should apply for this post 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.
• For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: Application Process.
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: Accessibility Statement.
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
• Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues.
• We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland.

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.

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:

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.