Care at Home Officer, Howard Doris Centre - 421375
| Posting date: | 24 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,892.00 to £39,735.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2025 |
| Location: | Lochalsh, IV54 8YD |
| Company: | Highland Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 421375 |
Summary
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’ll 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.
Informal enquiries can be made to Jackie Macleay, Care at Home Regional Manager, on 01471 820507; or be email: jackie.macleay1@nhs.scot
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