Health Care Support Worker
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 124
- Hours / week
- 124
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Health Care Support Worker to join the Learning Disability (LD) inpatient team at New Craigs Hospital in Inverness. The unit is a 6-bedded assessment and treatment unit for people with learning disabilities experiencing acute mental ill-health. You will work as part of a highly motivated team, focusing on person-centred care and fostering a therapeutic ward environment. The role requires commitment to patient-focused care and the ability to cope with a busy, physically demanding post.
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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:
254784
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
09/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
New Craigs Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
124
Job posted date:
03/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Assessment and Treatment Unit
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An opportunity has arisen for Health Care Support Workers to join our LD inpatient team in New Craigs Hospital. We are a 98 bedded mental health hospital providing inpatient mental health care to people within the Highlands; located in the City of Inverness..
Learning Disability Assessment and Treatment Unit is a 6 bedded assessment and treatment unit for people with learning disabilities who are experiencing an acute episode of mental ill-health. You would be working as part of a highly motivated and encouraging team, who adopt a person centred approach to care, always aiming for a positive patient experience of admission
The successful candidates will be motivated, demonstrate a commitment towards the continued development of patient focused care whilst fostering a therapeutic ward environment. The successful candidates will be provided with all necessary statutory and mandatory training required for this role. NHS Highland will also support any Band 3
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