Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker
Job Description
We are looking for a caring, reliable and motivated individual to join our Care at Home team as a Senior Health & Social Care Support Worker (Band 3).
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals living in their own homes, helping them maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing. Duties will include personal care, medication support, meal preparation, mobility assistance and emotional support.
The role involves working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team within the local community. Applicants should have previous care experience and hold, or be willing to work towards, an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this post.
For any informal enquiries please contact: Laszlo Kelemen, Care at Home Officer:
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 geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
- Care and compassion
- Dignity and respect
- Openness, honesty and responsibility
- Quality and teamwork
