Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Highland; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid training and induction

Generous annual leave

Great work life balance (4 days on, 4)

Job summary

NHS Highland is recruiting a Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker for the integrated Care at Home service in Caithness. You will deliver holistic, person-centred care in customers' homes and collaborate with nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals.

This permanent part-time role (22.75 hours) includes NHS Pension, generous leave, paid training, and ongoing professional development. A full UK driving licence and own vehicle are essential; 4 days on, 4 days off pattern may

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel expenses available).
• Pay increases with length of service; NHS Pension Scheme.
• Paid training and continuous professional development (no previous experience required).
• Flexible working options may be available.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care in individuals' homes.
• Assist with personal care, medication support, continence care, nutrition & fluids, skincare and mobility.

Skills

Person-centred care

Teamwork

Independent work

Driving licence

Education

SVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

NHS Highland is seeking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker to join our integrated Care at Home service in Caithness. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a support worker to support individuals in their own homes to provide holistic care. As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care. You will:

• Provide high-quality care and provide personal-centred support to individuals in their own homes
• Assist with personal care, medication support, continence care, nutrition & fluid, skincare, mobility support.
• Support service users to maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Work closely with nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records and documentation
• Follow all NHS Highland policies and safeguarding procedures
  Passionate about delivering high standards of care
• A strong team player with the ability to support and guide others
• Well organised, with good communication and problem-solving skills

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel expenses available)
  Competitive NHS pay and enhancements for unsociable hours
• Pay increases with length of service
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Paid training and continuous professional development (no previous experience required as full training and induction will be provided)
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for career progression within NHS Highland
• Additional hours available through the integrated staff bank.
• Blue Light Care Scheme
• Great work life balance with 4 days on; 4 days off

A driving licence is essential for this post. Applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

This is a permanent part-time post of 22.75 hours working 7.00am to 2.00pm 4 days on, 4 days off or as per service requirements.

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.