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Ref no:
405798
Published:
06/12/2024
Closes:
22/12/2024
Location:
East Caithness, KW1
Salary:
£26,869 - £28,998 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
17.3 hours per week

NORTH HIGHLAND CARE AT HOME SERVICE

SENIOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT WORKER - EAST CAITHNESS

BAND 3 - (Salary £26,869 - £28,998 pro-rata)

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. 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 and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

This is a permanent part-time post of 17.3 hours per week working 5.00pm to 10.00pm 4 days on, 4 days off or as per service requirements.

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).

Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Hannah McIntosh, Care At Home Officer, East Caithness, Telephone Number 01955 602413; Email: hannah.mcintosh@nhs.scot

Apply online via: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=203229

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880404.

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Sunday 22nd December 2024

Short-listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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