ES05 251387 Care at Home Officer

NHS National Services Scotland; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Care at Home Officer to join their Integrated Health and Social Care Team. This position involves leading a team of Care at Home staff, coordinating care packages, and ensuring the highest standards of service quality. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in health or social care and supervisory experience, along with a commitment to supporting individuals to live independently. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional development in a beautiful rural setting.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Beautiful rural locations

Qualifications

• Background in health or social care.
• Strong understanding of community-based care.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Care at Home staff.
• Coordinate complex care packages.
• Support hospital discharge and prevent unnecessary admissions.
• Champion service quality and compliance.
• Provide guidance and support for professional development.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Understanding of Enablement ethos

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

• 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

Informal enquiries to: Sarah Traynor - Care at Home Manager on 01397 709826; or by email: [e-mail]

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Equality and diversity

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.