Healthcare Support Worker

Job description

Job OverviewWe are looking for a compassionate and motivated Health care support worker (Band 3) to join our dedicated stroke/neuro team.

You will play a vital role in supporting patients through their recovery, assisting with personal care, goal planning and clinical observations. Working closely with nurses and therapists you will help deliver high quality patient‐centred care and promote independence following stroke.

The ideal candidate will have previous care experience, strong communication and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Support patients through recovery, providing personal care, goal planning, and clinical observations.

Work closely with nurses and therapists to deliver patient‐centred care and promote independence after stroke.

Qualifications

Previous care experience.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme prior to appointment.

Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Equality and DiversityNHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society and fully supports disabled and neurodivergent candidates by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment policy and practices.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kirkcaldy

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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