Activity Support Worker

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.

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.

An exciting opportunity to join a small specialist unit for the care of the older adult has arisen. Kingsway Care Centre has 3 wards with each ward having 12 beds. If you have a passion for caring for individuals with organic illness then Kingsway will provide you with the opportunity to nurture this.

The post holder will carry out vital interventions and activities to enhance the day to day life of elderly patients within a hospital setting and work regularly without direct supervision.

Informal enquiries to: Lawrie Henderson Clinical Nurse Manager ( 01382 649007/ ext 57007 or email lawrie-ann.henderson@nhs.scot

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.

Hours of work are: 30 per week Monday -Friday

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

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