Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Highland is seeking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker to join our integrated Care at Home service in Caithness. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a support worker to support individuals in their own homes to provide holistic care. As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care.

You will:

• Provide high-quality care and provide personal-centred support to individuals in their own homes
• Assist with personal care, medication support, continence care, nutrition & fluid, skincare, mobility support.
• Support service users to maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Work closely with nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records and documentation
• Follow all NHS Highland policies and safeguarding procedures
  Passionate about delivering high standards of care
• A strong team player with the ability to support and guide others
• Well organised, with good communication and problem-solving skills

• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel expenses available)
  Competitive NHS pay and enhancements for unsociable hours
• Pay increases with length of service
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Paid training and continuous professional development (no previous experience required as full training and induction will be provided)
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for career progression within NHS Highland
• Additional hours available through the integrated staff bank.
• Blue Light Care Scheme
• Great work life balance with 4 days on; 4 days off

A driving licence is essential for this post. Applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

This is a permanent part-time post of 22.75 hours working 7.00am to 2.00pm 4 days on, 4 days off or as per service requirements.

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