Health & Social Care Coordinator

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.An exciting opportunity has arisen within Caithness Integrated Teams for a Health and Social Care Coordinator (HSCC).The HSCC plays an integral role within the Integrated Team gathering referral details from various sources including clients, their family members and other Health and Social Care Professionals. This information is then shared with the multi-disciplinary team in order to prioritise and allocate. The HSCC provides support to professional staff when dealing with urgent and critical cases in the community.The successful candidates must have excellent communication skills, good time management and organisational skills and have a flexible approach to their work.  The applicant should be willing to travel effectively and efficiently.This is a part-time permanent post of 28.8 hours per week, to be worked in accordance with service requirements.Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Marie Cuthbert, Interim District Manager, Mobile: 07974107022/email: marie.cuthbert2@nhs.scotRecruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scotPlease quote Jobtrain Ref: 247639Please quote Jobtrain reference 247639 on all correspondenceThis 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). Additional Information For CandidatesEffective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposesPosts close at midnight on the indicated dateFor help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accuratelyPlease check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updatesPlease contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issuesWe recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using JobtrainOnce you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendmentsSome of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS HighlandNHS 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.We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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.Care and compassionDignity and respectOpenness, honesty and responsibilityQuality and teamwork