Care at Home Co-ordinator

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.

Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.

The post holder will provide assistance to the Care at Home Officer to support and supervise a multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for the coordination of Care at Home Services, scheduling care and ensuring effective workforce utilisation across the Sutherland area.

The post holder will work within the wider integrated team and be the focal point for enquires and support from care staff, service users and their families.

In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of the following. Good computer, word-processing and typing skills. Good understanding of general office practice and procedure, excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and respect confidentiality

A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

This is a permanent full-time post of 37 hours primarily working Monday to Friday, within 9.00 – 5.00 or in line with service requirements

Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Tracey Campbell Care at Home Officer 01408 664059 tracey.campbell5@nhs.scot or Marieanne Mackenzie, Care at Home Manager Marieanne.mackenzie@nhs.scot

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880404.