Multi-skilled Generic Support Worker
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Occupation Type
Other administrative occupations not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Multi-skilled Generic Support Worker (Ref: 242173)
Full-time 37 hours per week, various start and finish times
Substantive
Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum
(Salary and Distant Islands Allowance as of 1 April 2026)
We are looking to recruit to the Hotel Services Department, Generic Support Workers.
The purpose of these roles is to maintain a clean, safe working environment for all areas of NHS Shetland in line with NHS Scotland national standards. You will be one of a team of staff providing Domestic, Catering & Laundry services. Working hours as well as weekdays this post includes evenings and weekends when required. Night and weekend shifts will attract enhanced salary enhancements.
We are looking for candidates with good communication skills who are able to work flexibly under pressure. Initial training and induction takes place in the first few days of starting post, then support from other colleagues will be provided until the new post holder is fully competent in all areas of work, there relevant paper work and procedures. A driving licence is essential as you may be required to cover areas out with the Hospital.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role details can be viewed on http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/288863/0088362.pdf
and http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/288853/0088360.pdf
As from 01/04/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
For an informal discussion, please contact Marie Wood, on 01595 743040.
Closing date: 22/03/2026
Interview date: TBA
Full-time 37 hours per week, various start and finish times
Substantive
Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum
(Salary and Distant Islands Allowance as of 1 April 2026)
We are looking to recruit to the Hotel Services Department, Generic Support Workers.
The purpose of these roles is to maintain a clean, safe working environment for all areas of NHS Shetland in line with NHS Scotland national standards. You will be one of a team of staff providing Domestic, Catering & Laundry services. Working hours as well as weekdays this post includes evenings and weekends when required. Night and weekend shifts will attract enhanced salary enhancements.
We are looking for candidates with good communication skills who are able to work flexibly under pressure. Initial training and induction takes place in the first few days of starting post, then support from other colleagues will be provided until the new post holder is fully competent in all areas of work, there relevant paper work and procedures. A driving licence is essential as you may be required to cover areas out with the Hospital.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role details can be viewed on http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/288863/0088362.pdf
and http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/288853/0088360.pdf
As from 01/04/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
For an informal discussion, please contact Marie Wood, on 01595 743040.
Closing date: 22/03/2026
Interview date: TBA
- Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please note: Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please note: Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.