Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker
Job reference: 264181
Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date: 22/11/2026
Job Type: Personal and Social Care
Location: Lawson Memorial Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 17.27
Department: Sutherland Care at Home Service
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland

Job Advert
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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sutherland Health and Social Care Team. We are looking for a motivated & enthusiastic individual who will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working with patients in their own homes to provide holistic care. Your primary responsibility will be to provide support and assistance to service users to maximise and maintain their independence. The post holder needs to be flexible and able to use their own initiative. The post-holder will provide high standards of patient care in support of the team to ensure delivery of a high-quality service to the local community.

Experience not required, although of benefit. Full training will be provided, and the applicant will have the opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

A driving licence is essential for this post. Applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

This post covers 5pm – 10pm on a 4 on 4 off rota in the Helmsdale area

Please note this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

Informal enquiries to Tracey Campbell - Care at Home Officer Tel 01408 664059 email tracey.campbell5@nhs.scot OR Christine Mackenzie – Registered Care at Home Manager Christine.mackenzie2@nhs.scot

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

• If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us

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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

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.