7 Permanent, Social Services / Housing jobs in Thurso, Highland

Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

Ref no: 423325

Published: 09/05/2025

Closes: 01/06/2025

Location: Pulteney House Care Home, Wick, KW1 5HL

Salary: £26,869 - £28,998 per year pro-rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 14 hours per week

NORTH HIGHLAND CARE AT HOME SERVICE

SENIOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT WORKER, EAST CAITHNESS

BAND 3 (Salary £26,869 - £28,998) Pro-Rata

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 East Caithness Health and Social Care Team based at Pulteney House in Wick. 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 and 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 successful applicant will have the opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. A pool vehicle is available for rural areas.

This is a permanent part time post of 14 hours working a shift pattern of 9.00am to 1.00pm 4 days on 4 days off or in line with service requirements.

Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Hannah McIntosh, Care at Home Officer Tel: 01955 602413, Email: hannah.mcintosh@nhs.scot

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).

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Sunday 1st June 2025.

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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 East Caithness Health and Social Care Team based at Pulteney House in Wick. 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 and 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 successful applicant will have the opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care.

A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. A pool vehicle is available for rural areas.

This is a permanent part time post of 14 hours working a shift pattern of 9.00am to 1.00pm 4 days on 4 days off or in line with service requirements.