Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Highland; Wick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job description

NORTH HIGHLAND CARE AT HOME SERVICE

SENIOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT WORKER

EAST CAITHNESS

(BAND 3)

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.

Exciting opportunities have arisen within the East Caithness Health and Social Care Team. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals 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-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 not required, although of benefit. Full training will be provided and the applicant will have the opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health and Social Care.

A driving licence is essential for this post. Applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. A pool vehicle is available for rural areas.

This is a permanent 17.3 hours per week post working 5pm-10pm. 4 days on, 4 days off. Additional hours available via staff bank.

Informal enquiries to: Emma Edwards, Care At Home Officer, West Caithness; Telephone Number 01955 602413; Email: [e-mail].