9 Healthcare Support Workers jobs in Dundee
Support Worker
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We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You’ll be working 42 hours a week (working both day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thistle House.
Situated in a residential area of Dundee, Thistle House is a specialist residential service supporting up to ten individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The team of nurses and support workers also support those with behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have associated mental health needs.
Thistle House is located in the city of Dundee, which has an extensive array of community amenities, including leisure centres, social clubs, shops, colleges, and work placement settings. Individuals can also enjoy walks and visits to the nearby botanical gardens and Discovery Quay.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
Your day-to-day…
Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the serviceEnsure duties are allocated effectively and safelyOffer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe & clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
You are…
Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced PVG check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
Support Worker
Posted 395 days ago
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PAY: £12.15 PER HOUR
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU NEED TO BE SPONSORED AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
- Priority rewards scheme for all staff members
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
- Overtime - Time + 50%
- Additional annual leave incentive for length of service
- Loyalty bonus payment for length of service
- Highly competitive rates of pay
- Strong support network.
- Established, reputable, forward thinking employer.
- Training provided/ Career development
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Shift:
- 44/33 Hrs per week/ Day and Night Shift
Requirements
- SVQ Level 2 (Care) or willing to work towards qualification
- Driving Licence preferable but not essential.
- Shift Work including weekends, on a rota basis.
- Good communication skills.
- Caring nature.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Medication administration experience preferred
Priority Care Group are passionate about ensuring the standards in our homes are of the highest level at all times. We constantly strive to develop and improve our service, always looking for more ways to make the time you and your family spend with us an enjoyable, fulfilling and enabling experience.
Magdalen House, Dundee, DD1 4LZ
Magdalen House, Housing Care and Support Service in Dundee is a Service providing a range of person centred services to adults with a learning disability which include housing support, care at home and social care.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to use your initiative and work confidently in order to ensure individuals and resources are fully supported.
You will be expected to actively participate as part of a team offering a wide range of opportunities to service users in order to help them achieve their potential. Duties will also involve the provision of personal care. You will be expected to undertake shift work including evening, weekend work and night duty on a rota basis. You will be required to cope with change and be adaptable so flexibility is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity that will appeal to anyone who has an interest in working with adults who have a learning disability.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Bank Support Worker
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We are looking for a confident Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You’ll be working flexible bank hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Wallace Hospital
Situated in a residential area of Dundee, Cygnet Wallace Hospital is an 18 bed specialist high dependency complex care service providing assessment and treatment for individuals with learning disabilities, with or without autistic spectrum disorder, as well as complex needs and behaviours.
The team can also support those who have additional mental or physical health needs, as well as those who have been detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act. We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure transition for service users is as smooth as possible.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
Your day-to-day…
- Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
- Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
- Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
- Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
- Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
- Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
- Safeguard
- Maintain a safe & clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
You are…
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
- An excellent communicator & a good team player
- Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
- Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced PVG check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
Healthcare support worker
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Support Worker
Posted 24 days ago
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PAY: £12.82 PER HOUR
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU NEED TO BE SPONSORED AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
- Priority rewards scheme for all staff members
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
- Overtime - Time + 50%
- Additional annual leave incentive for length of service
- Loyalty bonus payment for length of service
- Highly competitive rates of pay
- Strong support network.
- Established, reputable, forward thinking employer.
- Training provided/ Career development
Job Types: Permanent
Shift:
- 27 Hours per week
Requirements
- SVQ Level 2 (Care) or willing to work towards qualification
- Driving Licence preferable but not essential.
- Shift Work including evenings and weekend
- Good communication skills.
- Caring nature.
- Work well as part of a team.
Priority Care Group are passionate about ensuring the standards in our homes are of the highest level at all times. We constantly strive to develop and improve our service, always looking for more ways to make the time you and your family spend with us an enjoyable, fulfilling and enabling experience.
About St Vigeans Home
St. Vigeans is a large Victorian House with modern extension, located in the east coast fishing town of Arbroath. It is situated on an elevated site with sloping, mature gardens and overlooks the North Sea. Nearby are sea front leisure grounds, the harbour and the town centre. It specialises in residential care for adults with learning disabilities, and our clients are offered the opportunity to develop their independence and potential in all aspects of their life, fully supported by suitably qualified staff.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Kitchen Assistant - Care Home
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Kitchen Assistant - Care Home (Forfar)
£13.50 per hour | Temporary Role
Blue Arrow is looking for a dedicated and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join a friendly care home team in Forfar. This is a temporary position, perfect for someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, organised kitchen and supporting the preparation of nutritious meals for residents.
Position Details:
* Location: Forfar
* Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour
* Hours: 9:15am - 6:15pm (30-minute unpaid break)
*When: Ad - Hoc, Flexible
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the cook with meal preparation and service
* Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and dining areas
* Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
* Support with stock rotation and general kitchen duties
* Help provide a positive dining experience for residents
Requirements:
* Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment preferred
* Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
* Reliable, hardworking, and a good team player
* A valid Disclosure is required due to nature of work
If you're caring, organised, and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!
Please apply today as this role won't be around for long!
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Senior Support Worker
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About the Role
Anchor House is recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our outreach team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role while continuing hands-on support with vulnerable adults across Perth & Kinross.
You'll supervise a small staff team, manage your own caseload, and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed support. The role also includes deputising for senior staff in other services when needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,120.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Licence/Certification:
- SVQ 3 (required)
Work Location: On the road
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Attendance Support Worker
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 6 October 2025
Closing Date: Monday 29 September 2025
Contract Type: Temporary until September 2027
Salary:
FC5 £28,175.91 to £30, Pro Rata)
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week
Location: Bell Baxter High School, Cupar, KY15 4HY
Purpose and Values of Education Directorate
The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a
Supporting Statement
which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the
How to Apply
section of our Career Site.
Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.
More information is available on our Career site at
Please consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:
Ways in which you have demonstrated that you can work effectively as part of a team.
(Consider the following: how you have built positive relationships build on trust and respect; how you communicate with others; how you use your initiative to meet targets and achieve goals)
Ways in which you have demonstrated interpersonal skills.
(Consider the following: how have you used negotiation, tact and diplomacy with the ability to be non-judgement, along with the ability to defuse situations, how have you dealt with external agencies and sharing of information)
Ways in which you have demonstrated empathy
(Consider the following: how have you used empathy with pupils, how have you assisted in presenting their views, how have you effectively utilised restorative procedure ·
Job Details
We are looking for a committed Attendance Support Officer to provide comprehensive support in a confidential manner on attendance management issues within the service to encourage early intervention and provide appropriate support for pupils. To develop positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and other services, building pupil confidence, and enhancing their ability to learn. As an Attendance Support Officer, you will assist in the promotion of school policies such as Relationship and Behaviour Management, Anti-Bullying and Attendance. This will involve: Building relationships with pupils based on trust and
respect.
Patrolling school buildings and premises to provide an adult presence.
A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
Experience of working with young people (Taking Ownership – See How We Work Matters Framework)
Educated to SCQF level 4. An ability to establish good working relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
Time and workload management skills
Ability to provide a regular and effective Service
Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
Further Information
- Role Profile
when preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria
Role ProfileHow We Work Matters
Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our
How We Work Matters Framework
behaviour framework for more information.Employee Benefits
Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
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