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This is a fixed term post.
Are you a caring, confident, and motivated support worker ready to take the next step in your career? We're on the lookout for a Lead Health & Social Care Support Worker to join our fantastic Care at Home team in South Skye & Lochalsh.
In this role, you’ll be helping to lead and support a team of Senior Health & Social Care Support Workers, working closely with our Care at Home Officers and wider integrated health and social care team. It's all about making sure people receive the person-centred, high-quality care they deserve in their own homes—and helping staff deliver just that.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting and mentoring other staff
Carrying out service user reviews and updating support plans
Working closely with health & social care professionals
Helping to solve problems and make care the best it can be
Ensuring all the right policies and standards are followed
What we’re looking for:
SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (and ready to start SVQ4 modules)
Experience in care and supervising staff
A team player with great communication and leadership skills
IT confident (emails, reports, and Teams calls are part of the day)
A full UK driving licence (you’ll be out and about)
Why join us?
Because you'll be part of a supportive, values-led team who really care about making a difference. We offer excellent training, plenty of opportunities to grow, and the chance to work in one of the most scenic parts of the country. Every day is different—and every day you’ll know you’ve helped someone stay safe, well, and independent.
Informal enquiries to:
Madge MacLeod, Care at Home Officer ; tel: 01471 820518
email: madge.macleod1@nhs.scot
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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