Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker Care at Home Lochaber

Location: Fort William Health Centre, Camaghael, Fort William, PH33 7AQ

Salary: £26,868 - £28,998 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

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.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for Health and Social Care Support Workers to join the Care at Home Team in Lochaber. The post holder will work effectively supporting care as appropriate to promote optimum achievable self-care allowing clients to remain in their own homes. There is a goal within Lochaber to expand the service to include reablement/rehabilitation to allow patients to avoid acute hospital admission / return home from hospital sooner and remain living in their own homes.

Responsibilities

1. Adhere to NHS Highland policies and procedures and all relevant local and national standards.
2. Strictly follow NHS Highland policies on confidentiality.
3. Show willingness and interest in continuing professional development.
4. Undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified through supervision.
5. Complete SVQ health and social care level 3 to be registered with the SSSC.

Working Conditions

This role works within a rota system and includes flexible, unsociable hours and weekend working. Post holders will be expected to work throughout the Lochaber region with flexibility.

Requirements

Current UK driving licence and use of own car for work purposes are essential.

Contact Information

Informal enquiries to: Sarah Traynor- Care at Home Manager on 01397 709826; or by email: sarah.traynor@nhs.scot