Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Highland; Wick; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a motivated individual to join the East Caithness Health and Social Care Team, providing holistic care to people in their own homes. Your primary role is to support service users to maximise independence, with training provided and the opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

This permanent part-time post offers 22.75 hours per week (7am-2pm, 4 days on, 4 days off or as service requires). A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience not required; full training will be provided.
• Opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to service users to maximise and maintain their independence.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Be flexible and able to use your own initiative in a home-care setting.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East 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 holder needs to be flexible and able to use their own initiative. The post-holder 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, although of benefit. Full training will be provided and the applicant will have the opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

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 per week working 7am 2pm , 4 days on, 4 days off or as per service requirements.

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).

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

Additional Information For Candidates

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.

Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdl

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 .