Senior Health Care Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is offering an exciting permanent role for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker based at Ward 4, Woodland View. This post is 32.16 hours per week (part-time shifts).

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering personal care and clinical tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing person-centred, recovery-focused care and promoting collaborative working across services and agencies.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with older people with mental health problems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out personal care activities as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver clinical care tasks under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Promote person-centred, recovery-focused care and collaborate across services.

Job description

NHS Scotland:

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net).

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker based at Ward 4, Woodland View. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours:

32.16 hours per week.

1 x Part time (6 shifts per fortnight). Flexible shift pattern.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

What you will do:

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team carrying out a range of personal care activities, clinical care tasks and other duties as delegated by and in support of a Registered Nurse. In partnership with the Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering person centred care, evidence based, recovery-focused interventions and will also promote collaborative working within a multi-disciplinary team and across multi-agency services. Support and supervision is provided by the Registered Nurse.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

You are required to have a genuine interest in working with older people with mental health problems. Previous experience in working with this patient group is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Applications are welcomed from individuals who will work as a key component of a multidisciplinary team and as such should have excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills along with a positive attitude and proven ability to work as part of a team. Willingness to undertake training to develop skills and competencies as required.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact contactDeputy Charge Nurse Robbie Ferrans, [e-mail] or Deputy Charge Nurse Caroline Strang, [e-mail] on 10294 322386.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.