Lead Health And Social Care Support Worker

Nhs Highland; Fort William; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Secure pay and pension

4 day on 4 day off rotation

Training and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

NHS Highland in Fort William is seeking a Lead Health and Social Care Support Worker to supervise care teams across Lochaber, with a 26.25-hour week and a Band 4 salary (£31,537–£34,303).

The role offers training from entry-level to management, secure pay and pension, and a 4 day on 4 day off rotation. A SVQ Level 3 is required, with two SVQ4 supervisory modules to be completed within the agreed timescale.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Willingness to achieve 2 SVQ4 supervisory modules within the agreed timescale.

Responsabilités

• Provide supervision, support and advice to care teams throughout Lochaber.
• Lead and contribute to staff development and training from entry-level to management.

Connaissances

Supervision

Team support

Formation

SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

SVQ 4 supervisory Award modules

Description du poste

Lead Health and Social Care Support Worker

Job reference: 263386

Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)

Job closing date: 09/11/2026

Job Type: Personal and Social Care

Location: Fort William Health Centre

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 26.25

Department: Care at Home - Lochaber

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland

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.

Looking for a job that makes a difference?

Are you understanding and dependable?

Are you patient and compassionate?

The Care at Home team are recruiting for a Lead Health and Social Care Support Worker to provide supervision, support and advice to our care teams throughout Lochaber

• Training and development from entry-level to management
• Secure pay and pension
• 4 day on 4 day off working rotation

You will require an SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, and a willingness and ability to achieve 2 modules of SVQ 4 supervisory Award with support, within an agreed time scale.

For further information please refer to the person specification.

Informal enquiries to:

Sarah Traynor, Care at Home Manager on 01397 709826; or by email: [e-mail]

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.

Support and Accessibility

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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.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity. Applications are welcome from all sections of society.