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Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Support Worker working as part of the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team within Caithness.
Responsibilities
* Maintain individuals in their own community.
* Work independently and on own initiative while being a team player.
* Respond adaptively to challenges.
* Travel to community sites; must have own vehicle or have access to a pool car.
Qualifications & Expectations
* Good communication, personal, time management and organisational skills.
* Adaptable, self‑motivated, able to work alone.
* Full‑time post: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
* Fixed term until 31st October 2026.
Contact
Informal queries to: Marie Cuthbert, Interim District Manager, Mobile: 07974107022, marie.cuthbert2@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e‑mailing nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot
Please quote Jobtrain reference 232595 on all correspondence.
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