Job details
- Job reference: 257924
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 16/09/2026
- Job Type: Allied Health Professions
- Location: Cowal Community Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 48.24
- Job posted date: 26/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Cowal Community Care Team
Up to 49.5 hrs per week available including part time. Flexible working/job share can be considered including applications for additional contractual hours from within the current team.
We are seeking motivated and experienced Health Care support Workers to join our community team working with people across the Cowal Area.
You would be part of a dynamic and dedicated team providing a person centred, seamless service across the local community from our base in Cowal Community Hospital. You will be involved in providing reablement packages of care and supporting the Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to support people to remain safely in their own homes.
You will need to be flexible and able to prioritise and manage your time effectively. Effective communication skills and multi disciplinary working are essential. Knowledge and experience of both health and social care practice would be advantageous.
The organisation is committed to supporting your professional development and you will have regular supervision and performance reviews with access to appropriate training enabling you to provide optimum care. A full driving licence is essential. This post would include occasional weekend working.
For further information please contact Natasha Morrison, Occupational Therapy Team Lead in Cowal Tel. 01369 763450 nhsh.cowalcommunityservices@nhs.scot
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This advert is for Health Care Support Worker with NHS Highland in Dunoon, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £29,103 - £31,409. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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