Bank Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Thurso; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their multidisciplinary team in Thurso. This role involves providing holistic care to patients in their homes, ensuring they maintain independence and receive high-quality support. With a focus on flexibility and initiative, applicants will benefit from full training and the opportunity to pursue an SVQ in Health & Social Care. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment that values care and compassion.

Qualifications

• No experience required, full training provided.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle essential.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to maximize and maintain independence.
• Deliver high standards of patient care in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Holistic Care

Patient Support

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

SVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Bank Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker, Thurso

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Thurso, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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. 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. They provide help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age, or poverty.

Are you interested in joining the West Caithness Health and Social Care Integrated Team based at William Smith House, Thurso? If so, this is the role for you.

We are seeking motivated & enthusiastic individuals to be part of a multidisciplinary team working with patients in their own homes to provide holistic care. Your primary responsibility will be to support service users to maximize and maintain their independence. Flexibility and initiative are essential. The post involves delivering high standards of patient care to ensure a high-quality service to the community.

No experience is required, although it is beneficial. Full training will be provided, and there is an opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

A driving license is essential, and applicants should have access to their own vehicle. A pool vehicle is available for rural areas.

These are bank posts with available shifts including 7.00am-11.00am, 7.00am-2.00pm, 8.00am-12.00pm, 11.00am–2.00pm, 5.00pm-10.00pm, or as per service needs.

This role does not qualify for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

For informal inquiries, contact Ellen Stewart, Care at Home Officer, Tel: [phone], Email: [emailprotected]

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• Application deadline is midnight on the closing date.
• Help with application: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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• Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.
• Internal candidates should update their profile accordingly.

NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles, and promotes a positive workplace culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values:

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty, and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

Note: NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time hours from 37.5 to 37 hours/week from 1 April 2024, with no pay change. This may temporarily require working up to an additional 30 minutes/week until new rosters are implemented. Contact the recruiting board with questions.