Health Care Support Worker

NHS Highland; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland invites applications for a Health Care Support Worker based at Mid-Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre. The post sits with the Community Nursing department and covers the Mid Argyll catchment with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients in Tarbert, Lochgilphead and Inveraray.

The role is permanent, part-time (22 hours per week), and offers Band 3 salary (£29,103 - £31,409) with a commitment to equality and supportive team environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in community nursing is beneficial.
• Team-based care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working as a Health Care Support Worker over the catchment area of Mid Argyll (Tarbert, Lochgilphead, Inveraray).
• Working with a well-integrated community service to provide high quality person-centred care.
• Within the Mid Argyll Community Care Team (District Nursing Team).

Job description

Health Care Support Worker
Job reference: 262537
Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date: 28/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Mid-Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 22
Job posted date: 15/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Community Nursing

Job Advert

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

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.

NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

We are seeking an experience and motivated member of staff to join our Mid Argyll Community Care Team within the Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre.

They would be working as a Health Care Support Worker over the catchment area of Mid Argyll which covers Tarbert, Lochgilphead and Inveraray. Working alongside a well-integrated community service who are motivated in providing high quality person centred care.

This role would be within the Mid Argyll Community Care Team (District Nursing Team).

Additional information for candidates

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.

Informal Enquiries To: Lindsay Young - Community Nurse Team Lead
Email: lindsay.young3@nhs scot

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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Care and compassion, Dignity and respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility, Quality and teamwork

Equality statement and visa eligibility are as stated above.