Health Care Support Worker

Nhs Highland; Scotland; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NHS Highland in Tiree is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to deliver safe and effective care under the direction of the Island-based District Nurse. The role requires a motivated, enthusiastic team player with strong written and verbal communication skills and essential IT abilities.

This community-based post requires a driving licence and flexibility to support other areas of the Islands Nursing Community Nursing service if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care desirable.
• Driving licence is essential.

Responsabilités

• Deliver safe and effective care under the direction of the Island-based District Nurse.
• Work as part of the Community Nursing Team.
• Be willing to drive to different locations on Tiree as required.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Description du poste

Health Care Support Worker 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.

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