Bank Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker
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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.
Job Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high standards of patient care in support of the team.
* Support and assist service users to maximise and maintain their independence.
* Work flexibly, using personal initiative and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications and Experience
* 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.
Work Hours
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.
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 and Application
* Informal enquiries to: Hannah McIntosh, Care at Home Officer, Tel 01955 602413, e‑mail hannah.mcintosh@nhs.scot or Emma Edwards, Care at Home officer, Tel 01955 602413, e‑mail emma.edwards4@nhs.scot.
* Recruitment team can be contacted by e‑mail nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot.
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Salary and Benefits
Pay range: £70,700 - £79,280 per annum.
EEO Statement
We promote EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.
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