NHS Highland
Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker
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Job Description
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.
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 East Caithness Health and Social Care Team based at Pulteney House, Wick. 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 assist with enabling people to maintain their independence at home and supporting people after they have left hospital. The post holder needs to be flexible and able to use their own initiative as well as provide high standards of patient care in support of the team to ensure delivery of a high quality service to the local community.
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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 and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
This is a permanent part time post of 17.27 hours working 5.00pm to 10.00pm 4 days on, 4 days off or in line with service requirements.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Emma Edwards, Care at Home Officer, Tel 01955 602413, e-mail
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.
How To Apply
Apply online through Jobtrain Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised. Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents. Do not upload a CV CVs are not used for shortlisting Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date Once submitted, applications cannot be changed
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