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.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
We have a vacancy for a confident Health Care Support Worker to work with Psychiatry of Old Age Services, Angus, in our Post Diagnostic Dementia Service. This service provides support to people who have been given a diagnosis of dementia over a minimum of 12 months. You should have a flexible approach to working and an interest in /knowledge of dealing with older people with dementia and mental health conditions. Excellent communications skills, including written and IT, basic numeracy skills and a caring and understanding nature are essential. You will be required to access clients across the whole of Angus in your day to day role.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment
Informal enquiries to: Ann Morrison, Team Manager, Post Diagnostic Dementia Services, Susan Carnegie Centre, Stracathro. Telephone: 01356 692835 or email ann.morrison3@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37 Hours per week
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.
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