Lead Health & Social Care Support Workers
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 45.3
- Hours / week
- 45.3
- Posted
- 20/09/2026
- Closes
- 03/10/2026
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Role summary
Join the dedicated Care at Home team in South Skye and Lochalsh as a Lead Health & Social Care Support Worker. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their homes, promoting independence and dignity. As a senior team member, you will work autonomously, support colleagues, and maintain high standards of care. This role offers regular supervision, ongoing training, and professional support from NHS Highland.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,537 – £34,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
260227
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date:
03/10/2026
Job Type:
Personal and Social Care
Location:
Broadford Service Point and Library
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
45.3
Job posted date:
20/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Care at Home - South Skye & Lochalsh
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Job Advert
We are looking for 2 caring, motivated and experienced individuals to join our dedicated Care at Home team in South Skye and Lochalsh as Lead Health & Social Care Support Workers (Band 4).
2 posts of 22.65 hours per week.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes, promoting independence, dignity and overall wellbeing. As a senior member of the team, you will work with a greater level of autonomy and contribute to the smooth running of the service, including supporting colleagues and maintaining high standards of care delivery.
You will be part of a close-knit local team, with access to regular supervision, ongoing training, and professional support from NHS Highland.
Shift patterns will be discussed at interview but will include a 4 on / 4 off rotation, in line with service requirements.
Requirements:
SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
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