Senior Support Worker

NHS Highland; Ullapool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Senior Health Care Support Worker to join the Community Learning Disability Nursing Team in Wester Ross. This part-time role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact the community positively, with potential for innovative and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to drive and access a vehicle for work.
• Positive approach to person-centered care and social inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in the community.
• Work closely with the Community Learning Disability Nurse to enhance wellbeing.
• Travel across Wester Ross as needed.

Skills

Understanding of Learning Disabilities

Confident Working Autonomously

Knowledge of Local Community Resources

Innovative and Creative Approach

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NORTH AND WEST OPERATIONAL DIVISION

Community Learning Disability Nursing Team

Senior Health Care Support Worker (Wester Ross) Band 3

Permanent, Part Time, (20 hours)

An opportunity is available to join the Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross Community Learning Disability Nursing Team as a Senior Health Care Support Worker supporting Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities in Wester Ross. The post holder will work closely with the Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse towards enhancing health and wellbeing for People with Learning Disabilities in Wester Ross.

SKYE, LOCHALSH AND WESTER ROSS

NORTH AND WEST OPERATIONAL DIVISION

Community Learning Disability Nursing Team

Senior Health Care Support Worker (Wester Ross) Band 3

Permanent, Part Time, (20 hours)

An opportunity is available to join the Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross Community Learning Disability Nursing Team as a Senior Health Care Support Worker supporting Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities in Wester Ross. The post holder will work closely with the Band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse towards enhancing health and wellbeing for People with Learning Disabilities in Wester Ross.

You will have an understanding of the needs of People with Learning Disabilities. Be confident in working autonomously across the Wester Ross area. A good knowledge of local community facilitates, connections and resources in Wester Ross, would be of benefit to this post as well as a positive approach to innovation and creativity towards person centeredness and social inclusion.

The post holder would be based in Gairloch or Ullapool and will work across Wester Ross as a whole. The post holder must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle.

Contact Janine Tannahill Community Learning Disability Nurse Lead (North and West) for more detail: Mobile: [phone]

Job reference: 216198

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 8th June 2025

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