Healthcare Support Worker (Learning Disabilities) AA
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- Band
- Band 3
- Pattern
- 29 or 18 hours
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Role summary
This role involves working as a Healthcare Support Worker within NHS Fife's inpatient services for adults with learning disabilities, including assessment and treatment units. You will support individuals with complex physical and additional support needs, including those with challenging behaviours, through various aspects of care from admission to discharge. Responsibilities include targeted clinical duties under supervision, personal care, and supporting individuals in accessing appointments and community activities to build confidence. The position requires excellent communication skills to collaborate with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
255678
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
10/08/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Lynebank Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
29 or 18 hours
Job posted date:
03/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Fife
Department:
Lynebank Inpatient Service
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Posts available are 29 hours per week at Daleview or Mayfield and 18 hours per week at Tayview
Applications are welcomed from individuals who have experience supporting adults with a learning disability working within a Health or social care services, supporting the assessment/ treatment and or overall wellbeing needs of individuals with a Learning disability, complex health needs and behaviours that may challenge, from admission to discharge.
The service supports Adults with a Learning Disability presenting with a variety of complex physical and additional support needs, with behaviours that may challenge. This service has an assessment and treatment unit (Mayfield), bespoke purpose built unit (Tayview) and a forensic low secure regional unit (Daleview)
We offer the opportunity to work within talented teams within a multidisciplinary environment and impact positively on the lives of many individuals.
This post involves working within the service;
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