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Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in your local community? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, supportive team where your skills and leadership can make a real difference?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Care at Home Officer to join our North and West Highland Care at Home service. You’ll be a key part of our Integrated Health and Social Care Team, working collaboratively to enable people to live independently and safely in their own homes.
In This Rewarding Role, You Will
- Lead and manage a team of Care at Home staff within your locality
- Coordinate complex care packages, guided by person-centred outcomes
- Work closely with colleagues across health and social care integrated team to support hospital discharge and prevent unnecessary admissions
- Champion service quality, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement
- Be a source of guidance, support and professional development for your team
You will have a background in health or social care, supervisory experience, and a strong understanding of the Enablement ethos. A full driving licence is essential, as this is a community-based role covering a rural and rewarding patch.
We Offer
- A supportive team environment
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Beautiful rural locations and a chance to work closely with your local community
- A vital role within a service that truly makes a difference every day
If you’re ready to lead with compassion, drive service excellence, and be part of a forward-thinking integrated team, we’d love to hear from you.
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Informal enquiries can be made to: Fiona Byrne, Interim Care at Home Manager, on 01397 709826; or by email to: fiona.byrne@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland
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.
Additional Information For Candidates
- 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.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS Highland
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
Care and compassion
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Quality and teamwork
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