Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Lawson (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Job summary

NHS Highland's Sutherland Health and Social Care Team is seeking a motivated Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker to support service users in their own homes, promoting independence and quality of life.

The role covers 7am-2pm on a 4 on 4 off rota in the Melvich area. Full training will be provided; driving licence is essential as travel to patients’ homes is required.

Qualifications

• Experience not required, but beneficial.
• Opportunity to complete SVQ in Health & Social Care.
• Driving licence essential; access to own vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to service users to maximise independence.
• Provide high standards of patient care in a home setting within a multidisciplinary team.
• Work with patients in their own homes to maintain and improve independence.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

SVQ in Health & Social Care (opportunity)

Job description

Location – Melvich
Sutherland Care at Home Service
Post Title – Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker
22.75 hours per week
Salary: Band 3 (£28,011 - £30,230)

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 Sutherland 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 post covers 7am - 2pm on a 4 on 4 off rota in the Melvich area.

Tracey Campbell, Care at Home Officer: Tel [phone], email [e-mail] or

Christine Mackenzie, Registered Care at Home Manager: [e-mail]

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).

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.

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork