NHS Lothian and Borders Staff Bank
Join the NHS Lothian & Borders Regional Staff Bank - Make a Diffrence When it Matters Most
Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) - Home First Service Borders Only
Interviews will take place at Borders General Hospital on 14th and 17th July
Are you an experienced Healthcare Support Worker looking for flexible work in a rewarding community-based role?
NHS Lothian & Borders Staff Bank is recruiting motivated and adaptable HCSWs to support the Home First Service across the Scottish Borders. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking service while enjoying the flexibility of Bank working.
About the role
Home First supports people to return home or remain in a homely setting, working in partnership with acute and community teams. The service focuses on prevention, reablement, and supporting people to manage their own health and wellbeing.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Registered Nurses and other health and social care professionals, delivering high-quality, person-centred care in people’s homes.
Locations
Depending on service need you will support services across the following localities:
- Berwickshire (Knoll, Duns)
- Eildon Central (Sime Place, Galashiels)
- Cheviot (Kelso Health Centre)
- Teviot (Hawick Community Hospital)
- Tweeddale (Hay Lodge Community Hospital)
What we’re looking for
- Experience as a Healthcare Support Worker
- Confident working independently and as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs across localities
Essential requirements
- NPA Level 6 or SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare (or equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence with business insurance
- Ability to work shifts between 08:00 and 20:30, 7 days a week
Why join the Staff Bank?
- Flexible working to suit your availability
- Opportunity to gain experience across community services
- Be part of a supportive, collaborative team delivering vital care in the community
Ready to Apply?
We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about making a difference. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates your commitment to supporting our services.
Please note that if all required information is not provided, we will be unable to progress your application and a new submission will be required. Applications are processed regularly, and all communication will be sent via email.
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Data Protection Act
During the course of our activities we will collect, store and process personal information about our prospective, current and former staff. The law determines how organisations can use personal information. For further information on the type of data that is handled, what the purpose is of processing the data and where and why we share data, please see the NHS Lothian Staff Privacy Notice, found at https://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/YourRights/DataProtection/Pages/StaffPrivacyNotice.aspx. For the purposes of this privacy notice, 'staff' includes applicants, employees, workers (including agency, casual and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience.
Informal Contacts -
Supplementary Staffing Manager - Julie Basden - julie.basden@nhs.scot
Please note that successful candidates will be given a contract for services. This is not a permanent role.
**We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
