Health and Social Care Worker

NHS Highland; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is hiring a Support Worker to help deliver safe, person-centred home care. You will provide personal care, support independence, and work closely with health and social care teams to ensure wellbeing. Training is provided, with a clear path for progression and a generous leave entitlement.

The role offers a stable shift pattern (4 days on, 4 days off) with options for flexible working, and requires a full UK driving licence for travel between service users.

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).
• 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).
• 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.
• Set shifts of 8:30am - 2:30pm , 4 days on, 4 days off.
• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care, medication support, continence care, nutrition & hydration, skincare, and mobility.
• Support service users to maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Work closely with nurses, social workers and allied health professionals.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Follow NHS Highland policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Be a strong team player who can support and guide others.
• Maintain good communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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
• Set shifts of 8:30am - 2:30pm , 4 days on, 4 days off., 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.