Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Dilton Marsh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker for Ward 2, Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital. This permanent role is offered as two posts with varying hours (34.5h and 23h per week).

The post is open to internal NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff only, with salary band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409) and pro-rated hours for part-time work. The role supports rehabilitation and senior nursing teams, focusing on compassionate, person-centered care for older adults and effective

Qualifications

• SVQ3 in Healthcare related subject or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of ward roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for older adults on Ward 2.
• Participate in rehabilitation and goal-oriented care.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver person-centered care and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Education

SVQ3 in Healthcare related subject

Job description

Senior Healthcare Support Worker - INTERNAL TO NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN ONLY

• Job reference: 256109
• Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
• Job closing date: 02/09/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Woodland View
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: Various
• Job posted date: 19/08/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
• Department: Long Term Conditions

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.

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker based at Ward 2, Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:

• 2 posts at 34.50 hours per week
• 1 post at 23.00 hours per week

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

What you will do:

Ward 2 is a 30 bedded ward for older adults who require complex NHS care, palliative care or end of life care. You must have a genuine interest in the rehabilitation process and be pro-active in achieving best outcomes for our patients. Experience in providing care for older people is desirable but not essential. Good communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team are essential.

You should have excellent communication skills, have the enthusiasm and ability to provide therapeutic interventions to enhance the rehabilitation process by providing person-centered goals and individual care for each patient.

Further Information:

For further information on the role please view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• SVQ3 in Healthcare related subject and / or equivalent knowledge gained in a relevant area through experience
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Understand the role of the ward
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Awareness of relevant legislation, policies, standards, best practice statements, guidelines and capability frameworks
• Evidence of personal development and willingness to undertake appropriate training

Further Information:

For further information on the requirements for the role please view the person specification.

Contact Details:

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Lynn McLaughlin, Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 2 Woodland View, Tel: [phone].

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.