Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Wick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a dedicated health and social care team in Wick. This role seeks a motivated individual to provide holistic care and support to patients in their homes, ensuring they maintain their independence. The position offers full training, allowing you to develop your skills in health and social care, including the opportunity to complete an SVQ. With a flexible schedule and a supportive environment, this is a chance to make a real difference in the community while working alongside a passionate team. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equality and diversity in the workforce.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, full training provided.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to service users to maximize their independence.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Holistic Care

Patient Support

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

SVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker, Wick

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Wick, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

b78cca43eec2

Job Views:

34

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

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 and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

This is a permanent full-time post of 37 hours per week working 8.30am – 2.30pm & 4pm to 9pm on a rota basis of 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).

Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Emma Edwards, Care At Home Officer, East Caithness, Telephone Number 01955 602413 ; Email: [e-mail]

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail [e-mail] or telephoning 01955 880404.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.

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

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.