Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

Job details

• Job reference: 249936
• Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
• Job closing date: 14/06/2026
• Job Type: Personal and Social Care
• Location: Lawson Memorial Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 42
• Job posted date: 28/05/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
• Department: Care at Home - Sutherland

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 Sutherland Health and Social Care Team. We are looking for a motivated & enthusiastic individuals 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 holders need to be flexible and able to use their own initiative. The post-holders 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.

There are 3 x 14 hours per week posts on a 4 days on, 4 days off rota covering the Durness area.

2 posts cover 9am – 1pm.

1 post covers 4pm- 8pm.

Informal enquiries can be made to: Tracey Campbell, Care at Home Officer, on 01408 664059; or by email to tracey.campbell5@nhs.scot or to Christine MacKenzie, Registered Care at Home Manager, on christine.mackenzie2@nhs.scot

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 Sutherland Health and Social Care Team. We are looking for a motivated & enthusiastic individuals 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 holders need to be flexible and able to use their own initiative. The post-holders 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.

There are 3 x 14 hours per week posts on a 4 days on, 4 days off rota covering the Durness area.

2 posts cover 9am – 1pm.

1 post covers 4pm- 8pm.

Informal enquiries can be made to: Tracey Campbell, Care at Home Officer, on 01408 664059; or by email to tracey.campbell5@nhs.scot or to Christine MacKenzie, Registered Care at Home Manager, on christine.mackenzie2@nhs.scot

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.

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.
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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.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork