Community Mental Health Support Worker

About NHS Scotland

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.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Health Care Support Worker working as part of the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team within Caithness. The base for this post is negotiable between Dunbar Hospital, Thurso and Town & County Hospital, Wick.

The role holder will work to maintain individuals in their own community.

Requirements

• Good communication and personal skills
• Time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work alone and on your own initiative but still be a team player
• Adaptable, self-motivated and able to respond to challenges
• Willing to travel effectively and efficiently
• Driving licence is essential
• Access to own vehicle for work purposes, if required (a pool car may be available)

Role Details

• Position: Health Care Support Worker
• Band: 3
• Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Caithness (base negotiable between Dunbar Hospital, Thurso and Town & County Hospital, Wick)

Important Information

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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Informal Enquiries

Marie Cuthbert, Interim District Manager Caithness

• Mobile: 07974107022
• Email: marie.cuthbert2@nhs.scot

Recruitment Enquiries

• Email: nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot
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