Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Overview

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 Sutherland 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.

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. Applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

• 5pm – 10pm on a 4 on 4 off rota in the Helmsdale area
• 7am – 2pm on a 4 on 4 off rota in the Ardgay and Bonar Bridge areas

Please note this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

Informal enquiries to Tracey Campbell - Care at Home Officer Tel email tracey.campbell5t OR Christine Mackenzie – Registered Care at Home Manager Christine.mackenzie2t

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.