Health Care Support Worker
Job reference: 262537
Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date: 28/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Mid-Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 22
Job posted date: 15/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Community Nursing

Job Advert
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 role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

We are seeking an experience and motivated member of staff to join our Mid Argyll Community Care Team within the Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre.

They would be working as a Health Care Support Worker over the catchment area of Mid Argyll which covers Tarbert, Lochgilphead and Inveraray. Working alongside a well-integrated community service who are motivated in providing high quality person centred care.

This role would be within the Mid Argyll Community Care Team (District Nursing Team).

Informal Enquiries To: Lindsay Young - Community Nurse Team Lead
Email: lindsay.young3@nhs scot

Additional information for candidates
Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain
• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility

• Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• Jobtrain technical support: https://knowledge.jobtrain.co.uk/jobseeker
• Jobtrain accessibility statement: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us

Internal candidates

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• If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?
Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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Care and compassion, Dignity and respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility, Quality and teamwork

Equality statement and visa eligibility are as stated above.