Healthcare Support Worker
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid driver's licence and be capable of working without direct supervision. Motivation, adaptability, and confidence in decision-making are essential for this role.
Job Description
Care is delivered throughout the peninsula using a holistic approach to assess, identify and prioritise health needs within the home environment and wider community setting, in conjunction with the wider primary health care team. A co-ordinated approach to prevention of admission and hospital discharge is taken which includes user involvement in service planning and delivery. Skilled clinical interventions, health education and promotion are provided in order to maintain optimum independent living in the community.
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable HCSW who is confident in decision making and able to work without direct supervision. Support and training will be provided.
This is an opportunity to become part of a team which is responsive to the needs of the population and dedicated to providing the best possible care to the Kintyre community.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Fiona Brodie
Job ref: 259430
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Please Note
- A driver’s licence is essential for this role
- This role may meet the criteria for visa sponsorship depending on hours
Additional Information For Candidates
- 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.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdlabhairt na Gàidhlig.
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We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .
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About NHS Highland
Putting quality first to deliver better health, better care and better value - The Highland Quality Approach The population of NHS Highland is 320,000 people and is spread over 32,500 square kilometres, making it one of the largest and most sparsely populated Health Boards in the UK. NHS Highland is the biggest employer in the region so our staff are also important members of our communities. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy. The Scottish Highlands are known world wide as containing some of the nation’s most outstanding natural environment. This also presents some challenges in delivering services. For instance a difficult terrain, rugged coastlines, many remote and rural area, inhabited islands, limited transport and communications infrastructure. NHS Highland is managed by a Board of Executive and Non-Executive Directors and is accountable to the Scottish Government through the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing. The Chair and each of the Non-Executive Directors are appointed by the Cabinet Secretary. Executive Directors are the Chief Executive, Medical Director, Director of Public Health, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Human Resources, Director of Nursing and Director of Finance. The Board governs our accountability and performance. Corporate Services These are Highland-wide departments or functions and include Business Transformation; Clinical Governance and Risk Management; Dental Services; e-Health; Finance; Human Resources; Infections, Prevention and Control; Nursing and Midwifery; Pharmacy; Planning and Performance; Procurement; Public Health and Public Relations and Engagement. Planning, co-ordinating and delivery of services The planning, co-ordination and delivery of services across NHS Highland is managed through Highland Health and Social Care Service and Argyll and Bute Community Health Partnership.
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