Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Highland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid training and CPD

Generous annual leave

Career progression within NHS Highland

Blue Light Care Scheme

Great work life balance with 4 days on

Job summary

NHS Highland's North Highland Care at Home Service in West Caithness, Thurso, is recruiting two Senior Health and Social Care Support Workers for 17.5 hours per week. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care in clients' homes, assist with personal care, medication support, nutrition, mobility, and maintain accurate records while working with nurses and other professionals.

The role offers NHS pay bands, access to training, pension, generous leave, and career progression within NHS

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel expenses available).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and personal-centred support in clients' homes.
• Assist with personal care, medication support, nutrition and mobility.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Work with nurses, social workers and allied health professionals.
• Ensure safeguarding and NHS Highland policies are followed.

Skills

Personal care

Medication support

Continence care

Nutrition & fluids

Skincare

Mobility support

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Willingness to achieve SVQ Level 2/3

Health and Social Care safeguarding knowledge

Job description

North Highland Care at Home Service

Post Title Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker x 2

17.5 hours per week

Salary Scale: Band 3, £29,013 £31,409 pro rata

NHS Highland is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker to join our integrated Care at Home service in Caithness.

Location West Caithness, Thurso

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a support worker to support individuals in their own homes to provide holistic care.

Role

• Provide high-quality care and provide personal-centred support to individuals in their own homes
• Assist with personal care, medication support, continence care, nutrition & fluid, skincare, mobility support.
• Support service users to maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Work closely with nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records and documentation
• Follow all NHS Highland policies and safeguarding procedures

You Need To Be

• Passionate about delivering high standards of care
• A strong team player with the ability to support and guide others
• Well organised, with good communication and problem-solving skills

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel expenses available)

What We Offer

• Competitive NHS pay and enhancements for unsociable hours
• Pay increases with length of service
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Paid training and continuous professional development (no previous experience required as full training and induction will be provided)
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for career progression within NHS Highland
• Additional hours available through the integrated staff bank.
• Blue Light Care Scheme
• Great work life balance with 4 days on; 4 days off

Hours will be 16.00 - 21.00 worked on a rota basis of four days on four days off.

Please note: This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa.

NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Informal enquiries to: Ellen Stewart, Care At Home Officer, West Caithness ; Telephone Number 01847 808551; Email: [e-mail] or Vicky Campbell, Care at Home Manager, Telephone Number: 01847 808551 Email:

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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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.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .