Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light Care Scheme

4 days on, 4 days off

Paid training and development

Job summary

NHS Highland is recruiting a dedicated Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker to join the Care at Home service in Caithness. This permanent part-time role is 22.75 hours per week, with shifts 7:00am to 2:00pm, four days on, four days off.

You will provide high-quality, person-centred care in people\'s own homes, working with nurses and social workers, and maintaining accurate records. A driving licence is essential and full training is provided.

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 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

Education

SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Full UK driving licence

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.

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

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

As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care.

You will:

• 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

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

This is a permanent part-time post of 22.75 hours working 7.00am to 2.00pm 4 days on, 4 days off or as per service requirements.

For any informal enquiries please contact: Emma Edwards, Care at Home Officer:01955 602413 | email [e-mail] or Vicky Campbell, Care at Home Manager: [e-mail]

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)

Additional information for candidates

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.

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Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork