NORTH HIGHLAND CARE AT HOME SERVICE
SENIOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT WORKER – WEST CAITHNESS, FIXED TERM
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.
Are you interested in being part of the West Caithness Health and Social Care Integrated Team based at William Smith House, Thurso? If so this is the post for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West Caithness Health and Social Care Team. We are looking for a motivated & enthusiastic individual 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 holder needs to be flexible and able to use their own initiative. The post-holder 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 .
This is a Fixed Term 20.72 hours per week post to 30th October 2026 working on an 8.30am - 14.30pm 4 days on, 4 days off rota or as per service requirements.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Informal enquiries to: Ellen Stewart, Care at Home Officer Tel 01847,808551 e-mail: ellen.stewart6@nhs.scot
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Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot
CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Sunday 19th October 2025.
Short-listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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