Health Care Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join the Community Nursing Team on Tiree, delivering safe and effective care under the District Nurse's direction.

The role requires the ability to work under pressure, strong communication skills, and a valid driving licence for travel across the Islands. Ongoing training opportunities will be provided, and you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care desirable.
• Ongoing training opportunities will be provided.
• Driving licence essential for community-based post.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective care under the direction of the District Nurse.
• Work as part of the Island's Community Nursing Team on Tiree.
• Maintain effective written and verbal communication within the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

IT skills

Work under pressure

Caring/compassionate

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to take up the post of Health Care Support Worker on the Island of Tiree within the Community Nursing Team. This post is to deliver safe and effective care under the direction of the Island based District Nurse

If you are a highly motivated, enthusiastic person and are able to work under pressure then this may be the role for you. You need to be an effective team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. IT skills are essential.

It would be desirable that the post holder will have experience working within health or social care. Ongoing training opportunities will be given.

This is a community based post so driving licence is essential.

The post-holder may be asked to work flexibly in terms of location to develop and support other areas of the Islands Nursing Community Nursing service if required.

Department contact: Susan Hendry - [e-mail]

Job ref: 263401
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 11th November 2026

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).

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.

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.

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

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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

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd - labhairt na Gàidhlig

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