Job details
- Job reference: 261566
- Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
- Job closing date: 21/10/2026
- Job Type: Administrative Services
- Location: William Smith House
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 05/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Care at Home - William Smith House
Location –West Caithness, Thurso, Caithness Care at Home Service
Post Title – Administrative Assistant
36 hours per week,
Salary Scale: Band 2, £26,696 - £28,988 pro rata
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Administrative Assistant to join the Care at Home Team in Caithness.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Care at Home Service, ensuring the efficient operation of a busy office environment and supporting the delivery of high-quality care to service users within their own homes.
This role is pivotal in supporting service coordination, maintaining accurate records, assisting with governance processes, and acting as a key point of contact for service users, carers, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities are as follows:
- Provide administrative and clerical support to the Care at Home Team.
- Act as the first point of contact for telephone and email enquiries.
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper records in accordance with NHS Highland policies.
- Process referrals and manage incoming correspondence.
- Support scheduling and coordination of care services.
- Prepare, collate, and distribute documentation, reports, and meeting papers.
- Assist with data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring.
- Support the completion and recording of audits required for governance and Care Inspectorate compliance.
- Maintain filing systems and databases.
- Order office supplies and support general office administration.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times in line with Data Protection and NHS policies.
NHS Highland offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- NHS Pension Scheme.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.
- Employee wellbeing services.
- Blue light scheme.
Informal enquiries to Vicky Campbell, Caithness Care at Home Manager, Telephone Number 01847 808551 or Email Vicky.campbell2@nhs.scot
Please note: This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa.NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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