Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 22.75
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the East Caithness Health and Social Care Team. The role involves working with patients in their own homes to provide holistic care and support to maximize and maintain their independence. Full training will be provided, with the opportunity to complete an SVQ in Health & Social Care. A driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £29,103 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259164
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - - £31,409)
Job closing date:
27/09/2026
Job Type:
Personal and Social Care
Location:
Pulteney House
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
22.75
Job posted date:
08/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Adult Social Care [Caith]
Job Advert
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.
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. 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
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