Bank Senior Health and Social Care Support Workers

Job Description

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.

Role Overview

Situated in the East Caithness Health and Social Care Integrated Team at Pulteney House, Wick, this bank position offers the chance to be part of a multidisciplinary team, working with patients in their own homes to provide holistic care. The primary responsibility is to support and assist service users in maximising and maintaining their independence. Flexibility, initiative and a commitment to high standard patient care are essential.

Responsibilities

The post holder will provide high quality patient care in partnership with the team, ensuring the delivery of a high quality service to the local community.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience is not required, although it is beneficial. Full training will be provided and the applicant will have the opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

Driving licence essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. A pool vehicle is available for rural areas.

Work Hours & Bank Posts

These are bank posts. Set shifts available are:

• 07:00 – 11:00
• 07:00 – 14:00
• 09:00 – 13:00
• 11:00 – 14:00
• 16:00 – 21:00
• 17:00 – 22:00
• or as per service requirements

Effective from 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part time hours will be adjusted on a pro rata basis, with an increase in the hourly rate to keep pay unaffected.

Visa and Sponsorship

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).

Contact Information

Informal enquiries to: Emma Edwards, Care at Home Officer, Tel: , Email: .

Recruitment team can be contacted by e mail .