Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

North Highland Care at Home Service

Post Title Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker x 2

17.5 hours per week

Salary Scale:
Band 3, £29,013 £ 31,409 pro rata

NHS Highland is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker to join our integrated Care at Home service in Caithness.

Location West Caithness, Thurso

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a support worker to support individuals in their own homes to provide holistic care.

• 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

Hours will be 16.00 - 21.00 worked on a rota basis of four days on four days off.

Please note:

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath 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, West Caithness ;
Telephone Number ;
Email:
Ellen.

Stewart6t or Vicky Campbell, Care at Home Manager, Telephone Number:
Email:

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.

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