Adult Social Worker - Community Care Operations Team - Oban

Service Care Solutions; Oban; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care company in Oban is seeking a dedicated Adult Social Worker to deliver high-quality services in a hybrid role with travel. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with various services. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Social Worker with experience in adult services, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving license. The role offers a competitive salary starting from £40,000 per annum.

Benefits

Travel support

Accommodation for island travel

Qualifications

• Experience in adult services or community care settings.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
• Ability to work independently and manage a dynamic caseload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality social work services to adults in need.
• Carry out strengths-based assessments and develop personalised care plans.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with other services.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through community-based solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Qualified and registered Social Worker (SSSC)

Job description

Overview

Adult Social Worker - Community Care Operations Team — Oban. Location: Oban (Hybrid Role with Travel to the Isles). Salary: negotiable starting from £40,000 per annum (Permanent Role). Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week (Hybrid working available).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality social work services to adults in need across Oban, Lorn & the Isles.
• Carry out strengths-based assessments and develop personalised care plans.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with other services to ensure joined-up support.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through community-based solutions.
• Travel to island communities within the service area (accommodation and travel support provided).

Requirements

• A qualified and registered Social Worker (SSSC).
• Experience in adult services or community care settings.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel is an essential part of this role).
• Strong communication, assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a dynamic caseload.

If you're passionate about supporting adults to live independently and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, apply today!