Health Care Support Worker

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THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN

An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker based at Ailsa Hospital .

What You Will Do

This opportunity is available to individuals who have a genuine interest in working with Dementia patients. Previous experience in working with people with Dementia is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

You will be responsible for delivering person centred care, evidence based, recovery focused interventions and will also promote collaborative working within a multi-disciplinary team and across multi agency services.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

SVQ3 in Healthcare related subject and / or equivalent knowledge gained in a relevant area through experience, on the job training and/or short courses or appropriate competency to undertake role.

Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake patient care and other tasks and activities.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to show initiative and work without direct supervision as required, on a daily basis.

Organisational and time management skills.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours

37 hours per week

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact

Liz Dempster on 01292 513242 or via: [email protected]

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