Community Mental Health Support Worker
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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Health Care Support Worker working as part of the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team within Caithness. The base for this post is negotiable between Dunbar Hospital, Thurso and Town & County Hospital, Wick.
The role holder will work to maintain individuals in their own community. You will have good communication and personal skills, time management and organisational skills.
You will need to have the ability to work alone and on your own initiative but still be a team player. You must be adaptable, self-motivated and able to respond to challenges.
The applicant should be willing to travel effectively and efficiently. A driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.
This is a full-time permanent post of 36 hours per week, to be worked in accordance with service requirements.
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Marie Cuthbert, Interim District Manager Caithness, Mobile: 07974107022/marie.cuthbert2@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot
Please quote Jobtrain reference: 247195
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 has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Health Care Support Worker working as part of the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team within Caithness. The base for this post is negotiable between Dunbar Hospital, Thurso and Town & County Hospital, Wick.
The role holder will work to maintain individuals in their own community. You will have good communication and personal skills, time management and organisational skills.
You will need to have the ability to work alone and on your own initiative but still be a team player. You must be adaptable, self-motivated and able to respond to challenges.
The applicant should be willing to travel effectively and efficiently. A driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.
This is a full-time permanent post of 36 hours per week, to be worked in accordance with service requirements.
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Marie Cuthbert, Interim District Manager Caithness, Mobile: 07974107022/marie.cuthbert2@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot
Please quote Jobtrain reference: 247195
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS 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.