Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

NHS Scotland

  • Isle of Skye, Highland
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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.Looking for a job that makes a difference?
Are you understanding and dependable?
Are you patient and compassionate?The Care at Home team are recruiting for Health and Social Care Support Worker roles throughout Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross (including the Howard Doris Centre in Lochcarron)
  • Training and development from entry-level to management
  • Secure pay and pension
  • Various Hours and shift combinations from 10.5hrs a week to Full time.
You will require an SVQ Level 3 in Care, or a willingness and ability to work towards this qualification with support, within an agreed time scale.For further information please refer to the person specification.This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).Informal enquiries to:CAH North Skye - Annie Miller, CAH Officer, annie.miller2@nhs.scotCAH South Skye & Lochalsh - Madge MacLeod, CAH Officer, madge.macleod1@nhs.scotCAH Wester Ross - Pamela McAllister, CAH Officer, pamela.mcallister@nhs.scotHoward Doris Centre, Lochcarron - Jackie MacLeay CAH Manager, jackie.macleay1@nhs.scotADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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