Overview
NORTH HIGHLAND CARE AT HOME SERVICE
BANK SENIOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT WORKERS – EAST CAITHNESS - Band 3, Salary £28,011 - £30,230 (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.
Role and responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East Caithness Health and Social Care Team. We are looking for motivated & enthusiastic individuals 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 holders need to be flexible and able to use their own initiative. The post-holders 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, although of benefit. Full training will be provided and successful applicants will have the opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.
* A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. A pool vehicle is available for rural areas.
* These are bank posts and set shifts available are 7.00am-11.00am, 9.00am-1.00pm, 7.00am-2.00pm and 5.00pm-10.00pm or as per service requirements.
Eligibility and visa
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).
How to apply and contacts
Informal enquiries to: Hannah McIntosh, Care at Home Officer, Tel 01955 602413, email hannah.mcintosh@nhs.scot; Emma Edwards, Care at Home Officer, Tel 01955 602413, email emma.edwards4@nhs.scot.
Apply online via: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=228401
Recruitment team contact: nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot
Closing date
Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 19 October 2025.
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