Highland Parental Employability Programme at NHS Highland in Various locations across Highland and Argyll & Bute

Job reference:

261236

Salary:

Competitive

Job closing date:

29/11/2026

Job Type:

Administrative Services

Location:

Various locations across Highland and Argyll & Bute

Employment type:

Fixed-term

Hours Per Week:

Various options

Job posted date:

05/10/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Highland

Department:

• Administration, Support Services, Facilities
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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.

Expression of Interest

Looking to return to work and build your confidence?

NHS Highland is inviting parents across Highland and Argyll & Bute to register their interest in future employment opportunities through our Parental Employability Programme.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who would like to work in:

• Administration & Business Support
• Health & Social Care Support Services
• Facilities Services (Domestic, Catering, Portering and related roles)

Whether you are returning to work after a break, looking for family-friendly employment, or considering a new career, we would love to hear from you.

Why Choose NHS Highland?

As one of the largest employers in the region, we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – minimum 27 days, increasing with years of service, plus public holidays
• Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements where possible
• Supportive parental leave and special leave policies
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• A wide range of career pathways
• Employee wellbeing support

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, you must:

• Highland or Argyll & Bute area
• Be a parent
• Meet at least one of the following criteria:
• Lone parent
• Parent or child with a disability
• Parent aged 25 or under
• From an ethnic minority family
• Low-income family
• Family with three or more children
• Youngest child is under one year old

Register Your Interest

As part of your application, we will ask about:

• Your preferred area of work
• Where you are based and locations you can travel to
• The hours you would like to work
• Preferred working patterns, including school hours, evenings, weekends and shift work

This information will help us understand demand and match individuals to suitable opportunities as they become available.

Please note: This is an expression of interest and not an application for a specific vacancy. Registering your interest does not guarantee employment, but will help us identify and develop future opportunities across NHS Highland.