Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

Job reference:

260229

Salary:

Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)

Job closing date:

04/10/2026

Job Type:

Personal and Social Care

Location:

William Smith House

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

35

Job posted date:

20/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Highland

Department:

• Care at Home - William Smith House
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• Location –West Caithness, Thurso
• North Highland Care at Home Service
• Post Title – Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker x 2
• 17.5 hours per week
• Salary Scale: Band 3, £29,013 – £31,409 pro rata

NHS Highland is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker to join our integrated Care at Home service in Caithness.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a support worker to support individuals in their own homes to provide holistic care.

As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care. You will:

• Provide high-quality care and provide personal-centred support to individuals in their own homes
• Assist with personal care, medication support, continence care, nutrition & fluid, skincare, mobility support.
• Support service users to maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Work closely with nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records and documentation
• Follow all NHS Highland policies and safeguarding proceduresYou need to be:
• Passionate about delivering high standards of care
• A strong team player with the ability to support and guide others
• Well organised, with good communication and problem-solving skillsEssential Criteria
• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel expenses available)What We Offer
• Competitive NHS pay and enhancements for unsociable hours
• Pay increases with length of service
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Paid training and continuous professional development (no previous experience required as full training and induction will be provided)
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for career progression within NHS Highland
• Additional hours available through the integrated staff bank.
• Blue Light Care Scheme
• Great work life balance with 4 days on; 4 days off

Hours will be 16.00 - 21.00 worked on a rota basis of four days on four days off.

Please note: 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).

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Informal enquiries to: Ellen Stewart, Care At Home Officer, West Caithness ; Telephone Number 01847 808551; Email: Ellen.Stewart6@nhs.scot or Vicky Campbell, Care at Home Manager, Telephone Number: 01847 808551 Email: Vicky.campbell2@nhs.scot

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
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• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS HighlandNHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing 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