Community Health Care Support Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Ayr; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is recruiting a Community Health Care Support Worker for the South Ayrshire Treatment and Recovery Service (START) at Ailsa Hospital. The position is fixed-term for 24 months and part-time at 22.5 hours per week, scheduled as 9-5 over three days (days negotiable).

A full UK driving licence is essential. You will perform delegated clinical duties, monitor health status, maintain records, and support recovery and wellbeing in a compassionate, safe environment.

Qualifications

• SCQF Level 7 e.g. SVQ 3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out delegated clinical and care duties, monitoring and reporting changes in patients' physical health and wellbeing, and contributing to recovery, independence, and positive health outcomes.

Education

SCQF Level 7 e.g. SVQ 3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification

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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Health Care Support Worker within South Ayrshire Treatment and Recovery Service (START) based at Ailsa Hospital. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 24 months.

Hours

22.5 hours per week. Working 9-5 over 3 days (days negotiable). This post is offered on a fixed term for 2 years.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

What You Will Do

The role involves carrying out delegated clinical and care duties, monitoring and reporting changes in patients' physical health and wellbeing, and contributing to the promotion of recovery, independence, and positive health outcomes. The post holder will maintain accurate records, adhere to organisational policies and procedures, and ensure that care is delivered in a safe, dignified, and compassionate manner.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

• SCQF Level 7 e.g. SVQ 3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro‑rated for part‑time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.