NHS Highland
Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker
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NHS Scotland Job Opportunity
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.
Job Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East Caithness 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.
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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.
Requirements: A driving licence is essential for this post. Applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
Hours: This is a permanent part-time post of 17.5 hours working 5pm to 10pm, 4 days on, 4 days off or as per service requirements.
Contact Information: For any informal enquiries please contact: Emma Edwards, Care at Home Officer: 01955 602413 | email or Vicky Campbell, Care at Home Manager.
Visa Eligibility: 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).
Additional Information
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.
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