Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the West Caithness Health and Social Care Integrated Team as a support worker. This part-time position entails providing holistic care to patients in their homes, designed for those enthusiastic about improving the quality of life for others. No prior experience is necessary, and full training is provided. A driving license is essential, with flexible hours available to adapt to service needs.

Benefits

Full training and induction provided

Opportunities for SVQ in Health & Social Care

Qualifications

• No prior experience required as full training will be provided.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle essential for work.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to service users to maintain their independence.
• Work with patients in their own homes as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver high standards of patient care.

Skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Patient Care

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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.

Are you interested in being part of the West Caithness Health and Social Care Integrated Team based at William Smith House, Thurso? If so this is the post for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West Caithness 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 holders need to be flexible and able to use their own initiative. The post-holders 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, as full training and induction will be given. Opportunities to complete your SVQ in Health & Social Care, and the possibility of further career progression.

A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. A pool vehicle is available for rural areas.

This is a permanent part time post of 10.36 hours per week working 11.00am-14.00pm 4 days on and 4 days off or as per service requirements.

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 Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

Recruitment team can be contacted by [e-mail]

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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