Health Care Support Worker-Children and Families

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for a part-time role focused on childhood immunisations. The ideal candidate will have experience with children and excellent communication skills. This permanent position requires 22.2 hours of work per week, with a shift pattern of 0830-1630/16:18. Full training will be provided, and the role is essential for ensuring smooth clinic operations. Join a dedicated team making a difference in public health.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Desire to work within a small, skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Support community clinics in delivering childhood immunisations.
• Maintain cold chain procedures and manage stock.

Skills

Communication

IT Confidence

Public Health Interest

Job description

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Health Care Support Worker-Children and Families, Glasgow

Client:

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

This is a permanent, part-time position of 22.2 hours per week (salary is pro-rata). The shift pattern is 0830-1630/16:18.

As part of Scotland's Vaccination Transformation Programme, we have established four teams across NHSGG&C to deliver childhood immunisations. HCSWs are essential for ensuring smooth community clinic operations, maintaining cold chain procedures, managing stock, and communicating with parents and carers. They contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of immunisations across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

HCSW Role:

Applicants should have experience working with children, an interest in Public Health, and a desire to work within a small, skilled team. The role involves supporting community clinics in delivering childhood immunisations. Excellent communication skills and IT confidence are essential. Full training will be provided.

Note:

Most positions are based in Renfrewshire/Inverclyde (2 days), but all posts are employed by GGC Board, with cross-boundary working required within the four teams.

Details on contacting the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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