EG227427 - Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Paediatric Homecare)

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Scotland is seeking enthusiastic Healthcare Support Workers for their Homecare Team. The role involves supporting children with exceptional healthcare needs in various settings including home and school. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and the ability to work flexible shifts across the region. Comprehensive training and professional development will be provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work.
• Ability to work in all packages within the NHS Grampian Homecare service.

Responsibilities

• Support children with exceptional healthcare needs at home or in educational settings.
• Work flexible day and night shifts throughout the year.
• Serve across geographical areas within NHS Grampian's homecare service.

Job description

Overview

Looking for a new challenge? Enjoy working with children? NHS Grampian’s Homecare Team is looking for flexible, caring, enthusiastic Healthcare Support Workers to join the team. A comprehensive programme of training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support children with exceptional healthcare needs to be cared for in their own home, educational setting or hospital.
• Work day and night shifts on a 365 days-a-year basis with flexible hours as required.
• Be able to work across all packages within the families sa geographical area (Laurencekirk, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Elgin, Dufftown and surrounding towns and villages).

Requirements / Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work.
• Ability and willingness to work in all packages within the NHS Grampian Homecare service.

Application Process & Additional Information

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. 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.