Adult Mental Health Care Support Worker

NHS Highland; Golspie; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an Adult Mental Health Care Support Worker to join the Sutherland Health and Social Care Integrated Team. This full-time position involves providing care to patients in various settings, requiring a strong background in health and social care. Candidates must hold an SVQ 3 qualification and possess a driving license for work purposes. The role is vital for supporting individuals within the community, ensuring they receive the necessary care and support.

Qualifications

• Must have SVQ 3 in health and social care or equivalent experience.
• A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to patients in their homes and community settings.
• Work as part of the Adult Mental Health Team.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

SVQ 3 in health and social care

Job description

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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.

Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Heather Taylor, Integrated Team Manager ( 01408 664016 8 or Karen Reddy, CPN ( 01408 664016 8

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail

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