Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker in Belfast. The role involves supporting clients to promote self-care and independent living, working within a flexible rota system. Applicants must have a UK driving license and be willing to complete necessary professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a current UK driving license and own car.
• Ability to work flexible, unsociable hours, and weekends.
• Experience supporting independent living.

Responsibilities

• Support care to promote self-care and independent living.
• Assist in reablement/rehabilitation efforts.
• Work within a rota system across the Lochaber region.

Skills

Flexibility

Willingness for professional development

Adherence to confidentiality standards

Education

SVQ health and social care level 3

Job description

Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker, Belfast

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 06644b0f4792

Job Views: 11

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has become available for Health and Social Care Support Workers to join the Care at Home Team in Lochaber. The post holder will support care to promote self-care, enabling clients to remain in their own homes. The service aims to include reablement/rehabilitation to help patients avoid hospital admission or return home sooner, supporting independent living.

Applicants must adhere to NHS Highland policies and procedures, including confidentiality standards. They should demonstrate willingness for professional development, including completing SVQ health and social care level 3 to register with the SSSC.

This role involves working within a rota system, including flexible, unsociable hours, and weekends. Flexibility to work throughout the Lochaber region is required. A current UK driving license and own car are essential.

Informal enquiries: Sarah Traynor, Care at Home Manager, at 01397 709826 or email [emailprotected]

Note: This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Additional Information for Candidates:

• Apply via the Jobtrain platform. Do not upload a CV.
• Applications close at midnight on the specified date.
• For application support, visit: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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• 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 strives to foster a positive, values-driven culture.