Care at Home Officer - 442875
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,247.00 to £41,424.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Lochaber, PH33 7ND |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Highland Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 442875 |
Summary
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.
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
Informal enquiries to: Sarah Traynor- Care at Home Manager on 01397 709826; or by email: sarah.traynor@nhs.scot
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