Adult Mental Health Care Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Golspie; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a motivated Adult Mental Health Care Support Worker to join their team based at Lawson Memorial Hospital in Golspie. The position involves working full-time in the community, providing essential mental health support to patients. Candidates must possess an SVQ 3 in health and social care and a valid driving license for this permanent role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a community mental health setting is required.
• A full driving licence is essential.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes is needed.

Responsibilities

• Providing care and support to patients in their homes and community settings.
• Working as part of the Adult Mental Health Team.
• Assisting with various tasks in line with service requirements.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

SVQ 3 in health and social care or equivalent experience

Job description

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Adult Mental Health Care Support Worker, Golspie

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Golspie, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 173d7f49908f

Job Views: 7

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

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.

Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.

Are you interested in being part of the Sutherland Health and Social Care Integrated Team based at Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual within our Adult Mental Health Team, working in the community providing care and support to patients in their own homes and other community settings.

The successful applicant must have an SVQ 3 in health and social care or equivalent experience in a community mental health setting.

A full driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. A pool car may be available

This is a permanent full-time post of 37 hours working in line with service requirements.

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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.