Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Highland; Wick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits to join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker. This part-time role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care to patients in their homes. You will play a vital role in supporting service users, ensuring they maintain their independence while receiving high-quality care. With flexible hours and full training provided, this position is perfect for motivated individuals looking to make a difference in their community. Join a supportive team dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and enhancing the well-being of those in need.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care is beneficial but not required.
• Full training provided for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in maintaining their independence.
• Deliver high standards of patient care in home settings.

Skills

Holistic patient care

Flexibility

Initiative

Driving license

Education

SVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

Join to apply for the Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker role at NHS Highland.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The goal is for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Highland Health and Social Care Services support individuals from all backgrounds, as well as their families and carers. They provide assistance in various situations related to illness, disability, old age, or poverty.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East Caithness Health and Social Care Team. We seek a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients in their homes. Your main responsibility will be to support service users in maintaining their independence. Flexibility and initiative are essential. The role involves delivering high standards of patient care to ensure a high-quality service to the community.

Experience is not required but is beneficial. Full training will be provided, and there is an opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

A driving license is essential, and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

This is a fixed-term, part-time position of 22.5 hours per week until September 2025, working 7:00 am to 2:00 pm on a rota basis of 4 days on, 4 days off, or as per service needs.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a visa sponsorship, and NHS Highland cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

For informal inquiries, contact Emma Edwards, Care At Home Officer, East Caithness at 01955 602413 or via email.

The recruitment team can be reached by email or phone at 01955 880404.

Additional information for candidates includes application instructions, closing date, support links, and important notes about application process and internal candidate procedures.

NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles. The organization aims to foster a positive environment and culture.

Note: NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours starting 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This change will be phased in across services, and temporary adjustments may be required.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care