NHS Highland
Senior Health and Social Care Worker
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Job Opportunity: Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker
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 recruiting 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.
Role
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 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
You Need To Be
- 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
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Essential Criteria
- 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)
What We Offer
- 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
Set shifts of 8:30am 2:30pm, 4 days on, 4 days off.
Informal enquiries can be made to: Emma Edwards - Care at Home Officer, on 01955 602413; or by email: or Vicky Campbell Care at Home Manager on
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).
Additional Information For Candidates
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.
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How To Apply
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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
Keeping in Touch
We will contact you by email. Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly.
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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?
Visit NHS Highland Careers to find out more about living and working in our area.
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