Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Lochinver; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking motivated Care Assistants for the Highland area. This part-time role involves providing holistic care to patients in their homes, ensuring they maintain independence. Ideal candidates must be flexible and committed to delivering high-quality care, with a valid driving license required.

Qualifications

• Valid driving license and access to a personal vehicle required.
• Experience in providing care or support is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Help patients maintain independence at home.
• Support patients after hospital discharge.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Flexibility

Proactivity

Commitment to high-quality care

Job description

Job Opportunity: Care Assistant in Highland

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce, aiming for a truly representative team where every employee feels respected and empowered to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Highland Health and Social Care Services support individuals from diverse backgrounds, along with their families and carers. Our services assist with issues arising from illness, disability, old age, or poverty.

We are excited to announce a vacancy within the West Sutherland Health and Social Care Team for two motivated and enthusiastic individuals. These roles involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients in their homes.

Your main responsibilities will include helping patients maintain independence at home and supporting them after hospital discharge. The ideal candidate should be flexible, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care to our community.

Note: A valid driving license and access to a personal vehicle are essential for this role.

This is a permanent part-time position, working 20.72 hours per week, from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, four days on and four days off, or as per service needs.

Important: These roles do not qualify for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland cannot provide Certificates of Sponsorship for these positions.

For informal inquiries, contact:

• Lesley Martin, Interim Care at Home Manager, [e-mail]
• Tracey Campbell, Care at Home Officer, Tel: [phone], [e-mail]

Recruitment team contact: [e-mail]

Additional Candidate Information

• Apply via the NHS Jobtrain portal; do not upload a CV.
• Application deadline is midnight on the closing date.
• For assistance with application submission, visit: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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NHS Highland covers a vast area of 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute, striving to foster a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values: Care and compassion, Dignity and respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility, and Quality and teamwork.