Community Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Mallaig; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Health Care Support Worker in Mallaig to join their community team. This role involves supporting the Community Nursing team and providing care to patients in their homes. Applicants should have effective communication skills and be flexible in managing their time. A full driving licence is essential. The organization emphasizes professional development and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care practice is advantageous.
• A full driving licence is essential.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Community Nursing team in delivering care.
• Work alone under the direction of the District Nurse.
• Provide person-centred seamless service to the community.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Multi-disciplinary working

Education

Experience in health and social care

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.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Health Care support Worker to join our community team working with people across the Mallaig and Arisaig area.

You would be part of a dynamic and dedicated team providing a person centred, seamless service across the local community from our base in Mallaig.

You will be involved in supporting the Community Nursing team to deliver care to people in their own homes and may need to work alone on the direction of the District nurse.

You will need to be flexible and able to prioritise and manage your time effectively.

Effective communication skills and multi disciplinary working are essential.

Knowledge and experience of both health and social care practice would be advantageous.

You will be supported by the Mallaig and Arisaig District nursing team as well as the wider multi disciplinary team.

The organisation is committed to supporting your professional development and you will have regular supervision and performance reviews with access to appropriate training enabling you to provide optimum care.

A full driving licence is essential.

Informal enquiries to: Angela Maclellan, tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

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

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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.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

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