Community Mental Health Support Worker

Job description

Job OverviewNHS 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Band 3 Health Care Support Worker – Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, Caithness. Base negotiable between Dunbar Hospital, Thurso and Town & County Hospital, Wick.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Maintain individuals in their own community.

Demonstrate good communication, personal, time‐management and organisational skills.

Work independently with initiative while being a team player; adaptable, self‐motivated and able to respond to challenges.

Travel effectively and efficiently; must have a driving licence. Access to own vehicle for work purposes is required; a pool car may be available.

Full‐time permanent post: 36 hours per week, worked as per service requirements.

Benefits / Conditions

Agenda for Change full‐time working week effective 1st April 2026: 36 hours per week with hourly rate adjusted to ensure pay remains unaffected.

Appointments open to Gaelic speakers.

Reference: Jobtrain 247195.

ContactInformal enquiries: Marie Cuthbert , Interim District Manager Caithness – Mobile: 07974107022 – marie.cuthbert2@nhs.scot

Recruitment: nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dunbar

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