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Do you want to make a difference to peoples lives? Do you want to help people thrive, not just survive? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as the Manager for the Care at Home service across Caithness District.

The post holder will be the Care at Home Registered Service Manager and as such is responsible for planning, monitoring, and supervising the delivery of Care at Home to enable service users to live as independently as possible within the community. With the wider team they will plan and ensure packages of care are delivered appropriately, in accordance with outcomes of assessments. They will also monitor and ensure the quality and standard of professional practice in line with the Scottish Social Services Council legal requirements & NHSH policies and procedures. The service delivery will be appropriate and in accordance with the Health & Social Care Standards and the regulatory standards of the Care Inspectorate, to achieve this they will work closely as part of the integrated teams and other partnership services.

The post holder will have recent experience of working in a Health/Social Care setting. They will understand the main issues and challenges facing Health and Social Care in the community and will feel able to cope with a demanding work schedule and prioritise work accordingly.

Applicants will be required to have relevant qualifications to evidence, ability to meet the registration requirements (if not already achieved the post holder will be required to undertake the Registered Managers award).

The post will be based in Caithness. A full current driving licence and use of car for work purposes is necessary.

This is a permanent full time post of 37 hours to be worked in accordance with service requirements.

Informal enquiries to: Christian Nicolson, District Manager (Caithness) on 07870 513114 e-mail christian.nicolson@nhs.scot

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

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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.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.