Bank Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker
Bank Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker role with NHS Highland, working on an as-and-when basis. Shifts available include: 07.00–11.00, 07.00–14.00, 08.00–12.00, 11.00–14.00, 17.00–22.00 or as service requirements.
Overview
NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, along with 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.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working with patients in their own homes in North, East and West Sutherland to provide holistic care. Your primary responsibility will be to assist with enabling people to maintain their independence at home and supporting people after they have left hospital. 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.
Experience is 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.
Driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes; travel expenses available. There may be access to pool vehicles in rural areas.
Responsibilities
* Provide high standards of patient care in support of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a high-quality service to the local community.
* Assist with enabling people to maintain independence at home and support individuals after hospital discharge.
Qualifications
* Experience not required; full training and induction provided.
* Opportunities to complete SVQ in Health & Social Care; potential for further career progression.
Eligibility and visa information
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).
How to apply and contact
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. As a board, we strive to nurture a positive culture supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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