Senior Health Care Support Worker

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Health Care Support Worker based at Woodland View

What You Will Do

You will support the delivery of high quality nursing care, providing person-centred, recovery focused interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team. A genuine interest in working with persons experiencing mental health problems is essential and experience of working within a care setting or role is highly desirable.

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

You will work as a key component of a multidisciplinary team and as such should have excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills along with a positive attitude and a proven ability to work as part of a team

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

Hours: 32.1 hours per week - A flexible approach to shift patterns will be essential with a focus upon working weekends and night shift.

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

Senior Charge Nurse Pamela Rennie or Deputy Charges Nurse Megan Hood and Don Cherry on 0129 422346

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