Senior Health & Social Care Support Worker – Care at Home North Skye (Portree Area)

Job Description

Portree, Scotland

nd for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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.

The post is responsible for supporting the provision of a Care at Home Service for vulnerable people; providing assistance with key tasks which maintain and promote the independence for people in their own homes.

In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of experience in dealing with vulnerable adults, especially older people, preferably in a caring capacity. Applicant must have good communication skills – both verbally and in writing. SVQ Level 3 in Care, or a willingness and ability to work towards this qualification within an agreed time scale. For further information please refer to the job description.

This is a permanent contract, working on a 4 days on, 4 days off rotation. There would be the opportunity to register with the integrated staff bank which would enable you to undertake additional shifts in the wider North Skye Care at Home team. There are pay enhancements with this role for weekend working