Job details
- Job reference: 262539
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 09/11/2026
- Job Type: Personal and Social Care
- Location: Pulteney House
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 22.75
- Job posted date: 15/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Adult Social Care [Caith]
Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East Caithness Health and Social Care Team. We are looking for a motivated & enthusiastic individual who will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working with patients in their own homes to provide holistic care. Your primary responsibility will be to provide support and assistance to service users to maximise and maintain their independence. The post holder needs to be flexible and able to use their own initiative. The post-holder will provide high standards of patient care in support of the team to ensure delivery of a high-quality service to the local community.
Experience not required, although of benefit. Full training will be provided and the applicant will have the opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.A driving licence is essential for this post. Applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
This is a permanent part-time post of 22.75 hours per week working 7am – 2pm , 4 days on, 4 days off or as per service requirements.
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).
For any informal enquiries please contact: Emma Edwards, Care at Home Officer:01955 602413, email emma.edwards4@nhs.scot or Vicky Campbell, Care at Home Manager: e-mail Vicky.campbell2@nhs.scot
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This advert is for Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker with NHS Highland in Inverness, 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 09 Nov 2026.
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