Bank Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking motivated individuals for the role of Bank Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker in Wick. You will join a multidisciplinary team to assist patients in their own homes, providing essential care and support to help them maintain their independence. Full training will be provided, and this role includes the opportunity to gain an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

Qualifications

• A driving licence is essential for this post.
• Access to own vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to service users to maximise and maintain their independence.
• Work with patients in their own homes as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide high standards of patient care.

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Bank Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker, Wick

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Wick, 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:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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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. 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).

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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.