Enablement 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.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.

NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

East Ross, working a 4 days on, 4 days off rotation. A fuel allowance along with generous evening and weekend enhancements are paid.

Due to the expansion of our service, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated Care at Home and Enablement Team within the East Ross area. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting people in their own homes.

Key Objectives of the Enablement Worker Role:

Maintain, maximise, and promote independence for vulnerable individuals, enabling them to remain safely in their own homes.

Prevent hospital admissions through proactive support and early intervention.

Facilitate effective hospital discharges by supporting individuals in their own home.

Support ongoing assessment of clients in their own homes.

Contribute to person-centred, goal-focused care plans, ensuring that support is tailored to individual needs and aspirations.

Provide ongoing review and support to aid the transition back to independence, reducing reliance on long-term care services.

This proposal aligns with strategic priorities around early intervention, reablement, and reducing delayed discharges, while also improving outcomes for service users.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a self-motivated and dynamic approach. They should have good team working abilities. Have the ability to participate and communicate effectively. Work as part of a larger, multi-disciplinary team whose goal is to deliver person centred care whilst ensuring health and social care standards are maintained along with NHS values. Work will be overseen by a senior enablement worker and the Care at Home Officer.

Applicants should have or be willing to work towards an SVQ 2.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Shifts available -

• 8-3pm 4 days on 4 days off

A current driving license, as well as use of your own car is essential for this role.

These positions do not meet the criteria for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

Informal enquiries to: Nicki Nicol, Interim Care at Home team manager

Tel: 01349 855681

email: nicola.mackay4@nhs.scot Or Karis Hill, Care at Home Officer

Tel: 01349 855681

email: karis.hill@nhs.scot

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

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• 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

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork