Paediatric Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Inverness is seeking Paediatric Healthcare Support Workers to provide care for children with varied needs in home and educational settings. Candidates should be enthusiastic, flexible, and have experience working with children. This role offers comprehensive training and opportunities for both full-time and part-time work. A driving license and personal car are required for business use.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development program

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving license and access to a personal car for business use.
• Experience in community care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for children with various needs in their homes or educational settings.
• Support children and families during school and hospital visits.
• Provide respite care for parents.

Skills

Experience working with children

Caring and enthusiastic demeanor

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

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Paediatric Healthcare Support Worker, Inverness

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Inverness

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 782a9e1a5b74

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

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 new challenge? Enjoy working with children?

NHSH Paediatric Complex Care Team is seeking flexible, caring, and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Workers. A comprehensive training and professional development program will be provided.

This role involves caring for children with various needs in their homes or educational settings, with shifts including days and nights, 365 days a year. Flexibility in working hours is expected.

The role is rewarding, supporting children and families to access education and providing parents with respite. Support includes accompanying children/families during school, hospital visits, outings, and respite care.

Experience working with children or in community care is essential. Travel within NHS Highland is required, limited to within 60 miles of the base, especially in Raigmore and Fort William.

Must have a full driving license and access to a personal car for business use.

Full and part-time, permanent, and fixed-term/secondment contracts are available.

For informal inquiries, contact:

• Sam Wilson (LTV and EHN Specialist Nurse/Team Leader): email or 07580 486 488
• Rebekah Black (Senior Staff Nurse): email or 07773 227 853

To apply on a secondment basis, complete the attached consent form and send it to email along with your application.

Additional Information:

• Apply via Jobtrain; do not upload a CV.
• Application closes at midnight on the deadline date.
• Help with application: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• Accessibility statement: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Ensure your email is correct; check regularly for updates.
• Support: Jobtrain Support Hub
• Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.
• Internal candidates should update their Jobtrain profile accordingly.

NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles, and promotes a positive organizational culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values.