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.
We are looking for a Clinical Support Worker to join our team, providing a service to children and young people.
The post holder will work within the Community Speech and Language Team in Perth, delivering care to children and young people requiring Speech and Language Therapy support under the supervision of qualified Speech and Language Therapy staff.
The successful candidate will also provide training and support to education staff and parents and carers.
You should possess initiative, good communication skills, be well organised and adaptable.
You will have the opportunity to participate in regular supervision and yearly appraisal. You will be expected to participate in the in-service training programme.
Applicants should have an interest in working with children and young people, relevant experience as a therapy support worker or equivalent in the health service or other agencies and be educated to SVQ3 level or equivalent. Previous experience of working with children with complex needs would be an advantage.
You must be willing and able to travel throughout Perth and Kinross.
Informal enquiries
Please contact Jo Ford Team Leader 01738 473714
Shona Hughes 473714
Hours 22.3 per week
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.Additional Information For Candidates

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