Learning Disability Support Worker

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.

36 hours, Permanent basis

The Montrose resource service are looking for a Support Worker to work in a team which delivers support to adults with learning disabilities, communication difficulties, personal care and complex needs.

The post holder will support the delivery of centre based and community based activities.

As our focus is to provide people with opportunities to develop skills, health and wellbeing and work towards employability, the successful candidate should have a genuine interest in supporting people to reach their full potential.

Candidates will be willing and able to undertake training to SVQ Level 3, alongside all other training required for service delivery.

Informal enquiries to Shona Macdonald [email removed] [phone removed]

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date

• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility

• Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• Jobtrain technical support: https://knowledge.jobtrain.co.uk/jobseeker
• Jobtrain accessibility statement:
  https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us

Internal candidates

• Some posts are internal only
• If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig