Lead Carer - Female Applicants Only

Highland Home Carers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pool Cars

Salaried role

Free Uniforms & PPE

Pension scheme 4%

Employee Assistance Scheme

Refer a friend (£500)

Early Pay access

Paid training

Job summary

Highland Home Carers is hiring a Lead Care Practitioner in Cromarty to join the Rural Services Team, delivering person-centred care across the Highlands. The role is salaried with access to a company pool car for travels between visits.

You will manage your own caseload, coordinate with NHS professionals, and develop tailored care plans that promote independence and dignity at home. Travel time and mileage are paid; training and uniforms are provided.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a social care setting.
• Strong skills in assessment, care planning, and person-centred practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Full UK driving licence; own vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive, high-quality care in a home setting.
• Conduct person-centred assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with NHS professionals and partner agencies.
• Refer clients to ensure timely support.

Skills

Social care experience

Assessment

Care planning

Person-centred practice

Communication

Organisation

UK Driving Licence

Own vehicle (preferred)

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Health Care

Job description

• Salary/Hourly rate : £15 - £16.50 per hour
• Contract : Permanent
• Location : Cromarty (you do not need to live locally, you will have use of a pool car)
• Hours : Various - Full & Part Time

Closing date for applications - Midday on 28 July 2026

Care For a Career with Highland Home Carers

Unique Benefits of working for HHC

• £15 - £16.50 hourly rate for Lead Care Practitioner
• Salaried Role (you are paid for all hours worked including travel)
• Company Pool Cars
• Company Sick Pay
• Refer a friend scheme (£500 per referral, terms and conditions apply)
• We are an Employee Owned company : We have unique profit sharing and share benefits, and we are committed to Fair Work.
• Access to Early Pay (a system that allows you to draw down your salary in advance of the monthly pay date)
• Paid training delivered at our Adult Social Care Academy
• Free SVQ opportunities within our own SQA Centre
• Free Uniforms and PPE (where required)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (Company pays 4%)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme for you and your family run by Health Hero
• The ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme that brings you huge savings on the brands you love

About the Role

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care? Do you want a role where you can truly make an impact in the community every day? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Rural Services Team is a new Team created to deliver care and support in some of the more remote parts of the Highlands. The roles will initially be delivering care and support in Cromarty on the Black Isle. Travel time and mileage will be a part of this salaried role : You will have the use of a pool car (or if you live very locally, you can use your own car and claim mileage at £0.45p/mile).

In this rewarding and dynamic role, you will work closely with the people we support, championing independence, dignity, and choice. You will place person-centred care at the heart of everything you do, empowering individuals to live confidently within their own homes and communities. Effective caseload management is at the core of this role. You will manage your own caseload and workload, working closely with others in the Team. By organising, coordinating, and tailoring care, you will help deliver improved outcomes for individuals while enhancing efficiency across services.

Main Duties

As a Lead Care Practitioner, you will

• Deliver responsive, high-quality care and support in a care-at-home setting
• Conduct person-centred assessments and develop outcome-focused care and support plans tailored to individual needs
• Work collaboratively with NHS professionals and partner agencies to coordinate care effectively
• Make timely and appropriate referrals to ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time
• Take ownership of your workload, independently managing your day-to-day responsibilities
• Participate in on-call duties, contributing to a responsive and reliable service
• Embed and promote HHC Values in everyday practice

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual who

• Has significant experience working within a social care setting
• Demonstrates strong skills in assessment, care planning, and person-centred practice
• Is confident working both independently and collaboratively
• Has excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Is adaptable, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality care
• Has a full and valid UK Driving Licence
• Has access to own vehicle (Preferred)

An SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Health Care is desirable but not essential. If necessary, we will support you to achieve this qualification, free of charge, through our in-house Care Academy.

Highland Home Carers is the leading home care at home and support provider in the Highlands, and is at the forefront of the care profession in Scotland.

From long term complex care through to support with everyday living, HHC provides high-quality care and support services, tailored to individual requirements. Our services allow people to remain independent in the comfort of their own home.

Overseas Applicants Please note

• We can only accept applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of six months.
• If you are shortlisted, you will be required to provide a valid share code as evidence of your right to work before being invited to interview.
• If you are a displaced worker, the six-month right-to-work requirement does not apply.
• If displaced, you must provide evidence of your displaced status from the Home Office. We can only accept official Home Office documentation or email correspondence as evidence of displacement.