SENIOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT WORKER - WEST CAITHNESS

NORTH HIGHLAND CARE AT HOME SERVICE

SENIOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT WORKER - WEST CAITHNESS

BAND 3 - Salary £25,468 - £27,486 (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.

Are you interested in being part of the West Caithness Health and Social Care Integrated Team based in Thurso? If so this is the post for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West 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, as full training and induction will be given. Opportunities to complete your SVQ in Health & Social Care, and the possibility of further career progression.

A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

This is a permanent 10.4 hour post and the hours will be 11.00 – 14.00 worked on a rota basis of four days on four days off or as per service requirements. Enhancements paid for unsociable hours and weekend work.

The service works across Caithness, with bases in Wick and Thurso. Additional hours may also available through the integrated staff bank

Informal enquiries to: Vicky Campbell, Care at Home Officer Tel: 01847 808551, Email: vicky.campbell2@nhs.scot.

Apply online via: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=187094

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

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Sunday 9th June 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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