Senior Development Enablement Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Inverness seeks a dedicated professional to join their Care at Home team. This role focuses on supporting individuals to remain independent and coordinating care packages. Applicants should have SSSC registration, excellent communication skills, and a valid driving licence. Join a rewarding environment that offers comprehensive training and opportunities for certification in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Opportunity to achieve SVQ3 in Health and Social Care

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care settings.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Inverness District to prevent hospital admissions.
• Maximise individuals' independence and coordinate care packages.
• Manage a designated caseload independently.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

SSSC Registration

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Care at Home Team in Inverness!

We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our Care at Home team in Inverness. In this vital role, you will support the Inverness District by helping to prevent hospital admissions, enable early discharges, and coordinate care packages with independent providers as well as our in-house Enablement team.

Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team, you will focus on maximising individuals' independence, assessing their ability to remain in their own homes, and providing essential support. The post holder will independently manage a designated caseload and work autonomously on non-complex cases, with access to advice and support as needed. You will collaborate closely and be line managed by the Enablement Officer. There will be supervisory responsibility within this role.

This Monday-to-Friday role will be based at:
The Corbett Resource Centre
Coronation Park
Inverness
IV3 8AD

Essential Requirements:

• SSSC Registration
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What We Offer:

• A rewarding role with comprehensive training provided
• The opportunity to achieve SVQ3 in Health and Social Care, along with additional supervisory units

We welcome expressions of interest, and secondment opportunities can be discussed.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you

Informal enquiries to the Manager: [e-mail] or Adam Cowan [e-mail] - Tel: [phone] | Mob: [phone]

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.

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