Health Care Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking enthusiastic Health Care Support Workers for East Brig, a rehabilitation unit for those with severe mental illness. Roles involve delivering tailored care and fostering patient recovery in a supportive team environment. Permanent and fixed-term positions are available, appealing to individuals who prioritize compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Motivated Health Care Support Worker with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to deliver exceptional standards of care.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team is valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, individualised treatment and recovery plans.
• Support patients in returning home and advocate for their needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and third sector agencies.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Resourcefulness

Flexibility

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Care and Compassion • Quality and Teamwork • Dignity and Respect • Openness, honesty and responsibility

2 posts available – 1 x 37 hours, permanent and 1 x 35 hours fixed term for 1 year

East Brig is a 10-bedded rehabilitation unit for people with severe and enduring mental illness. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) to join our established multi-disciplinary team. You would be responsible for delivering comprehensive, individualised treatment and recovery plans to support patients in returning home. The successful candidate will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and third sector agencies, advocating on behalf of patients and promoting a collaborative, recovery-oriented focus. If you are flexible, resourceful, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and aspire to deliver exceptional standards of care, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

For further information and/or to visit, please contact Gillian Myatt, Senior Charge Nurse, or Janette Burrell/Tony Fawcett, Charge Nurses, at 01896 664422.

Please note: the salary quoted is for full-time hours (37 hrs per week). For part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rata.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications. Please ensure your application is submitted early.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.