Community Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a health care support worker in a dynamic community nursing team. This role focuses on delivering compassionate care to patients in their homes, aiming to prevent hospital admissions and promote independence. You'll be part of a dedicated team, working flexible hours to meet community needs. With opportunities for training and supervision, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in community healthcare. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equality and diversity, where your contributions will truly matter.

Qualifications

• Desirable to have relevant knowledge and community healthcare experience.
• Previous experience in community nursing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care within patients' homes and care homes.
• Support the District Nursing Team in providing evidence-based treatment.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Phlebotomy Skills

Education

SVQ Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a health care support worker to join the North East Fife locality District Nursing Team (Ladybank/Newburgh base).

Key Requirements:

1. Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
2. Team player with a genuine interest in community healthcare.
3. Previous community experience and phlebotomy skills are advantageous.

The role involves delivering nursing care within patients' homes and care homes, focusing on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, supporting early discharge, and promoting patient independence. You will support the District Nursing Team in providing evidence-based treatment and care to housebound patients.

It is desirable to have relevant knowledge and experience, and an SVQ qualification is preferred. The service offers supervision and training opportunities.

You must be willing and able to travel across the Fife division and provide evening, weekend, and public holiday cover as required. The role operates within a 24/7 community nursing service.

For informal enquiries, contact Ann Beaton at 07814 419485 or [e-mail], or Donna Sneddon at 07748 761045 or [e-mail].

Note: Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, the required level of criminal records check may change. If the role is classified as a "regulated role," appointment will be subject to PVG scheme membership. Further details will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more information, please visit the NHS Scotland website.

NHS Fife is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of society and support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions.