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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.
The NHSH Care Reserves is new initiative , created to enhance support to the care sector during a time of fragility following the pandemic and in preparation for winter pressures.
It is likely services will experience further periods of challenge and the reserve team seeks to make available extra resources.
The RESERVES will be made up of people working flexibly who may or may not already have care experience. We are looking for people who are retired, looking to return to work or already be employed.
This is a Highland wide advert and we would welcome people in rural communities as well as the city to apply. Any offer of support will be gratefully considered and we will look to match the RESERVES to their local communities.
There is no minimum hours commitment and roles are varied , driving, food preparation, laundry duties, housekeeping , activities, companionship, responder or care duties.
This is an exciting opportunity to support your community , earn extra income and experience whilst having control over the commitment you make.
No previous care experience is required and full training and mentoring will be provided before work commences. Fair pay will be provided in line with NHS Scotland agenda for change. This post is for a band 3 Care Reserve. Hourly pay at £13.02 plus enhancements for unsocial hours, weekends & night duty.
If this sounds like something you or someone you know may be interested in please complete the attached form or if you prefer an informal chat in the first instance contact: us by email on nhsh.carereserves@nhs.scot or if you wish you can call;
Donna Henderson – 07977 239448
Ariane Jamieson -07977048903 Email - nhsh.carereserves@nhs.scot
Laura Morrison – 07977239448
We look forward to hearing from you
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.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description, informal enquires regarding the post to: ariane.jamieson@nhs.scot
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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.
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 |
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