Community Mental Health Support Worker

Job description

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.

OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Health Care Support Worker working as part of the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team within Caithness. The base for this post is negotiable between Dunbar Hospital, Thurso and Town & County Hospital, Wick.

ResponsibilitiesThe role holder will work to maintain individuals in their own community. You will have good communication and personal skills, time management and organisational skills. You will need to have the ability to work alone and on your own initiative but still be a team player. You must be adaptable, self‐motivated and able to respond to challenges.

Qualifications

Ability to work alone and use own initiative while being a team player; adaptable, self‐motivated.

Good communication skills, time management and organisational skills.

Willingness to travel effectively and efficiently; driving licence essential and a pool car may be available, however applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.

Full‐time permanent post of 36 hours per week, to be worked in accordance with service requirements.

Willingness to work at the negotiated base locations.

Additional Information

Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‐time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part‐time hours will be adjusted on a pro‐rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.

Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thurso

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English