Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Golspie; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is advertising a part-time Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker role in the Melvich area of Sutherland. The 22.75-hour week is paid on Band 3 (£28,011 - £30,230) and offers an opportunity to contribute to local health and social care services at patients’ homes.

The role focuses on enabling independence, holistic home-based care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• No experience required, training provided.
• Opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to service users to maximise and maintain independence.
• Work with patients in their own homes to deliver holistic care within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

SVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Location – Melvich
Sutherland Care at Home Service
Post Title – Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker
22.75 hours per week
Salary: Band 3 (£28,011 - £30,230)

Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sutherland Health and Social Care Team. We are looking for a motivated & enthusiastic individual who will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working with patients in their own homes to provide holistic care. Your primary responsibility will be to provide support and assistance to service users to maximise and maintain their independence. The post holder needs to be flexible and able to use their own initiative. The post-holder will provide high standards of patient care in support of the team to ensure delivery of a high-quality service to the local community.

Experience not required, although of benefit. Full training will be provided, and the applicant will have the opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

A driving licence is essential for this post. Applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

This post covers 7am - 2pm on a 4 on 4 off rota in the Melvich area.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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.

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.

Values

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork

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