Lead Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure pay and pension

4 day on 4 day off working rotation

FlexibleWorking

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Lead Health and Social Care Support Worker to supervise and support care teams across Lochaber. The role offers training from entry-level to management and a 4 day on, 4 day off rotation, with secure pay and a pension. An SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care is required, with a pathway to SVQ 4 supervisory Award.

Informal enquiries to the Care at Home Manager and application process details are provided by NHS Scotland. Flexible working options may be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Willingness and ability to achieve 2 modules of SVQ 4 Supervisory Award within an agreed timescale.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support and advice to care teams across Lochaber.
• Training and development from entry-level to management.

Skills

Supervision

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

SVQ 4 Supervisory Award (2 modules) – willing to achieve

Job description

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]

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

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

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd - labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork