# Senior Health & Social Care Support Worker - West CaithnessRef no:: 447590Published:: 05/11/2025Closes:: 23/11/2025Location:: William Smith House, Thurso, West Caithness, KW14 7XWSalary:: £28,011 - £30,230 per year pro-rataContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 17.27 hours per weekThe application page will open in a new window.**NORTH HIGHLAND CARE AT HOME SERVICE****SENIOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT WORKER – WEST 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.An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West Caithness Health and Social Care Team based at William Smith House, Thurso. 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, as full training and induction will be given. Opportunities to complete your SVQ in Health & Social Care, and the possibility of further career progression.**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 permanent 17.27 hours per week post working on a 4.00pm - 9.00pm 4 days on, 4 days off rota or as per service requirements.**This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a** **or a** **NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).**Informal enquiries to: Ellen Stewart, Care at Home Officer ( 01847 808551, 8: ellen.stewart6@nhs.scotApply online via:**Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail** nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot**CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Sunday 23rd November 2025.*****Short-listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.******PLEASE NOTE - You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train. We suggest you use Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge"******DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.******Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.******For help to complete an application on Job Train please click***## Job AttachmentsThe application page will open in a new window.* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement
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