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Bank Senior Health & Social Care Support Worker - Care at Home
South Skye & Lochalsh Area
As and When Required, Permanent
Salary Scale: Band 3 £21,709 - £23,603 pro rata per annum
Plus weekend enhancements where appropriate
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.
We are looking for new members for our Care at Home team in South Skye & Lochalsh. The post is responsible for supporting the provision of a Care at Home Service for vulnerable people; providing assistance with key tasks which maintain and promote the independence for people in their own homes. For further information please refer to the job specification.
In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of experience in dealing with vulnerable adults, especially older people, preferably in a caring capacity. Applicant must have good communication skills – both verbally and in writing. This is a very rewarding role and you will be supported to achieve an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care if you do not already have this qualification. For further information please refer to the person specification.
This is a relief post, on an as and when required basis. You will be required to work flexibly in order to meet service requirements. A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Madge MacLeod, Care at Home Officer, on 01471 820518, or by email at madge.macleod1@nhs.scot
Closing date for completed applications: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications
PLEASE NOTE – You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train. Your internet browser may not connect to JobTrain, we suggest you use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Please DO NOT Upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes, once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
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