Bank Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is looking for a Bank Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker in Wick to join a multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients at home. The role offers flexibility and comprehensive training while allowing individuals the opportunity to achieve an SVQ in Health & Social Care. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, and no prior experience is needed, making it suitable for motivated candidates wishing to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience beneficial but not required.
• A driving licence is essential.
• Access to own vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to service users to maximize their independence.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in patients' homes.

Skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Ability to use initiative

Education

SVQ in Health & 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East Caithness Health and Social Care Team. We are looking for motivated & enthusiastic individuals who will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working with patients in their own homes to provide holistic care. Your primary responsibility will be to provide support and assistance to service users to maximise and maintain their independence. The post holders need to be flexible and able to use their own initiative. The post-holders will provide high standards of patient care in support of the team to ensure delivery of a high quality service to the local community.

Experience not required, although of benefit. Full training will be provided and successful applicants will have the opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. A pool vehicle is available for rural areas.

These are bank posts and set shifts available are 7.00am-11.00am, 9.00am-1.00pm, 7.00am-2.00pm and 5.00pm-10.00pm or as per service requirements.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Informal enquiries to: Hannah McIntosh, Care at Home Officer ( 01955 602413, 8: [e-mail] or Emma Edwards, Care at Home officer, ( 01955 602413, 8 [e-mail] .

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail [e-mail]

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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.

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Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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