258324 Healthcare Support Worker

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join the Learning Disability Team within NHS Dumfries and Galloway. We are looking for an individual who is committed to improving the health, wellbeing and quality of life of people with learning disabilities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support individuals, families and carers to access the right care, promote independence and achieve positive health outcomes. This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and making a real difference in people's lives. The NHS Learning Disability Team is a specialist multidisciplinary service that supports adults who have learning disabilities, helping them live healthier, safer, and more independent lives. The team works closely with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to provide person‑centred care that meets each individual’s needs. The team includes Nurses (Community Learning Disability Nurses), Administrators, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will work under the supervision and direction of registered nurses within the Learning Disability Team, supporting the delivery of person‑centred care and interventions for people with learning disabilities across community settings.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical and emotional support to people with learning disabilities and their families/carers
• Assisting individuals to access healthcare services and promoting health improvement
• Contributing to behavioural support interventions and low‑level anxiety management strategies
• Monitoring and recording progress, reporting concerns and changes in presentation to registered staff
• Participating in health promotion activities, wellbeing initiatives and community‑based programmes
• Working collaboratively with health, social care and third‑sector partners

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Jenn Taylor, Service Manager, jenn.taylor@nhs.scot. If you require a Work Visa, please check eligibility via the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa