About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Health Care Support Worker working within the remit of the community based Integrated Rehabilitation Team in Airdrie. This post includes providing support to Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists within the Rehabilitation setting. Regular supervision and support is provided.

• To work under the supervision of registered therapy and nursing staff. To assist patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
• Implement treatment programmes within hospital and community settings for individuals / groups of patients.
• Use specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient centred programmes.

Duties may vary depending on the care group / department or assigned area of work.

In this key role, you will:

• Works in conjunction with the registered practitioner with a delegated clinical caseload of patients whose treatment follows a clear clinical protocol.
• Implements and evaluates treatment interventions.
• Maintain effective communications with patients, relatives, carers, registered therapy staff, members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to ensure appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.
• Deliver an agreed range of therapeutic activities/clinics and deliver prescribed education sessions to selected groups of patients.
• Feedback to the registered therapist regarding patients’ progress and response to treatment.

What You'll Bring:

• SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.

A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Aileen Craig, Team Leader Coatbridge Rehabilitation Team on Aileen.Craig@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Lynn Deas Recruitment Administrator on lynn.deas@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk