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Bank Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker, Thurso
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Client:
NHS Scotland
Location:
Thurso, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
c79170b034a7
Job Views:
5
Posted:
05.05.2025
Expiry Date:
19.06.2025
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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. 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. They provide help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age, or poverty.
Are you interested in joining the West Caithness Health and Social Care Integrated Team based at William Smith House, Thurso? If so, this is the role for you.
We are seeking motivated & enthusiastic individuals to be part of a multidisciplinary team working with patients in their own homes to provide holistic care. Your primary responsibility will be to support service users to maximize and maintain their independence. Flexibility and initiative are essential. The post involves delivering high standards of patient care to ensure a high-quality service to the community.
No experience is required, although it is beneficial. Full training will be provided, and there is an opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.
A driving license is essential, and applicants should have access to their own vehicle. A pool vehicle is available for rural areas.
These are bank posts with available shifts including 7.00am-11.00am, 7.00am-2.00pm, 8.00am-12.00pm, 11.00am–2.00pm, 5.00pm-10.00pm, or as per service needs.
This role does not qualify for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
For informal inquiries, contact Ellen Stewart, Care at Home Officer, Tel: 01847 808551, Email: [emailprotected]
* Apply via the Jobtrain platform.
* Do not upload a CV; it will not be used for shortlisting.
* Application deadline is midnight on the closing date.
* Help with application: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
* Accessibility info: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
* Ensure your email address is correct, check regularly for updates, including junk folders.
* For system support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
* Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.
* Internal candidates should update their profile accordingly.
NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles, and promotes a positive workplace culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values:
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty, and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
Note: NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time hours from 37.5 to 37 hours/week from 1 April 2024, with no pay change. This may temporarily require working up to an additional 30 minutes/week until new rosters are implemented. Contact the recruiting board with questions.
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