Care at Home Officer, Howard Doris Centre

NHS Highland; Waverley; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Care at Home Officer to join its dedicated team. In this vital role, you will lead a team of care staff, coordinating care packages to ensure person-centred outcomes. Your leadership will drive service excellence, supporting individuals in their homes while promoting independence. This position offers the chance to work in beautiful rural locations, making a real impact on the local community. If you are ready to lead with compassion and contribute to a forward-thinking integrated team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Beautiful rural locations

Community engagement

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care with supervisory skills.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care and Enablement ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Care at Home staff.
• Coordinate complex care packages and support hospital discharge.
• Champion service quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Care Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Driving License

Education

Background in Health or Social Care

Job description

Location: Howard Doris Centre, Mill Brae, Lochcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YD

Salary: £31,892 - £39,735 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

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: [e-mail]

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