Care at Home Officer

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Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom

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.

• 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 the 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.

• 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

Sarah Traynor – Care at Home Manager, ; or by email:

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.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care

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.