Senior Health & Social Care Support Worker, West Caithness - 452238

Highland Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health authority in Brighton is seeking a Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker to join the West Caithness Health and Social Care Team. The role involves providing support to service users in their homes to maintain independence, working within a multidisciplinary team. Full training will be provided, and a driving licence is essential. This is a permanent part-time position with flexible working hours on a 4 on/4 off rota, offering opportunities for career progression and qualification completion.

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic individual for holistic care.
• Driving licence is essential and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to service users to maximize their independence.
• Ensure high standards of patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Job description

North Highland Care at Home Service

Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker – West Caithness

Band 3 - Salary £28,011 - £30,230 (pro rata)

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 West Caithness Health and Social Care Team based at William Smith House, Thurso. 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, as full training and induction will be given. Opportunities to complete your SVQ in Health & Social Care, and the possibility of further career progression

Driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. A pool vehicle is available for rural areas

This is a permanent 17.27 hours per week post working on a 4.00pm - 9.00pm 4 days on, 4 days off rota 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 to: Ellen Stewart, Care at Home Officer Tel [phone], E-Mail: [e-mail] .

Apply online via: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=234804

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail [e-mail]

Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 21st December 2025.

Short‑listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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