Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

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

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker to join the Care at Home Team in the Isle of Raasay. This role involves providing high-quality assistance to vulnerable individuals, supporting their independence and facilitating their integration into the community. Candidates should be dedicated and enthusiastic about delivering compassionate care, with experience in a similar role preferred. Comprehensive training and induction will be provided.

Benefits

Accommodation available on-site

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with vulnerable adults, especially older people.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care, meal assistance, and medication.
• Work with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate Care

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Care or willingness to work towards it

Job description

Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

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Looking for a rewarding career in the care sector? Being part of a team that is making a real difference to the local community? Care at Home may be the type of career you are looking for!

We are excited to announce that we are looking for Senior Health & Social Care Workers to join our established Care at Home Team with in the North Skye area.

The location of this post is in the Isle of Raasay and due to this carers will be required to stay on the island overnight, there is staff accommodation within the island that the applicant would be able to use while on working days in Raasay.

This permanent post supports our vision of a highly skilled, experienced, flexible workforce that has knowledge and skills in delivering modernised services. You would be a valued member of a dedicated, professional Care at Home Team delivering a high standard of care within the local communities. You will be supporting people who need assistance with personal care, meal assistance and medication support to help them live as independently as possible within their homes and thus allowing them to remain part of community for longer. The work is dynamic and varied due to our rural communities and their location.

One of our Service's top priorities is nurturing the next generation of staff. The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic and dedicated to delivering high quality care and enjoy working within a close team of carers. You will be working with and supported by the Care at Home Officer, Band 4 - Lead Health & Social Care Workers, Care at Home Coordinator and Admin and work alongside others Band 3 - Senior Health and Social Care Workers. The team as a whole will provide you with expert advice with any complex issues, updates of clients and developing sound practice within your role. A full induction will be provided as well as ongoing training and support throughout your career.

The right candidate will have of experience in dealing with vulnerable adults, especially older people in a caring capacity. They must also have good verbal and written communication skills. There would be an expectation that an SVQ Level 2 in Care, or a willingness and ability to work towards this qualification within an agreed time scale is an essential part of this post.

If you would like an informal conversation or to visit the Team before applying please contact Annie Miller, Care at Home Officer, on 01478 613937; or by email: [e-mail]

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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