Adult Community Social Worker - Ullapool & Wester Ross

NHS Highland; Ullapool; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Ullapool invites a fully qualified Social Worker to join the Skye and Lochalsh and Wester Ross Integrated Health & Social Care Team.

You will work with adults in a remote rural setting, providing person-centred social care, collaborating with nursing and mental health colleagues to provide a multi-disciplinary service.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, Adult Support and Protection and a multi-disciplinary approach within NHS Scotland.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Social Worker with professional registration.
• Experience working in adult social care and multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to work within relevant legislation and safeguarding frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults and their families.
• Apply a person-centred approach to interventions.
• Work within the Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity and Mental Health Acts.
• Collaborate with nurses, mental health teams and other NHS professionals.

Skills

Social work

Teamwork

Person-centred approach

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

NHS Highland in Ullapool invites a fully qualified Social Worker to join the Skye and Lochalsh and Wester Ross Integrated Health & Social Care Team.

You will work with adults in a remote rural setting, providing person-centred social care, collaborating with nursing and mental health colleagues to provide a multi-disciplinary service.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, Adult Support and Protection and a multi-disciplinary approach within NHS Scotland.