Enablement Worker
NHS Highland
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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.
Looking for work that fits around your life and genuinely makes a difference every day?
This is a flexible 22.75 hour role worked as a split shift covering mornings and lunchtime support. The hours can be offered as one post or split into two posts, making this ideal if you are returning to work, balancing family commitments, or looking for part time hours with real purpose.
You will support older adults in their own homes, helping them stay independent, safe and well in their community. This is hands on, meaningful work where your time, care and kindness have an immediate impact.
No previous care experience is required. We provide full training, shadowing and ongoing support, so if you have the right values and want to help people, we can teach you the rest.
You will have opportunities to gain SVQ qualifications, build confidence and develop a long term career in health and social care.
We offer an excellent work life balance with a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern. Enhancements are paid for nights and weekends.
NHS Highland offers excellent terms and conditions including 28 days paid annual leave pro rata, access to the NHS pension scheme, and a wide range of staff benefits.
If you are caring, dependable and want a job that truly matters, this could be the role for you.
Informal enquiries to : Margaret Air 01479 813 405 email margaret.air@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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.