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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.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to work at The Corner in Dundee.
The Corner works with 11-25 year olds to improve the Health and Wellbeing outcomes of Young People in Dundee in drop in and outreach services. The Corner offers services on a wide range of health and wellbeing issues.
You will deliver Young Carer Health Checks to meet the needs of Young Carers in school, school leavers and College. You will lead, co-ordinate, plan, develop and deliver evidence based Health Check’s to Young Carers, and working in partnership address identified unmet need and improve health outcomes, in a manner that promotes their autonomy and independence.
You must demonstrate an understanding of the issues faced by Young Carers and have experience of working with young people in a range of settings.
You should have a degree or equivalent in Community Learning and Development, health studies, nursing or other related discipline.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to: Gary Finlayson, Service Coordinator, The Corner 01382 206060
Hours of work are: 30 hours per week. Please note this is a part-time position and the salary is pro-rata.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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