Adults Locality Social Worker

Leaders in Care; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty Bonus

Home/Hybrid Working

Job summary

Leaders In Care is seeking a social worker in Inverness on a hybrid basis, with a loyalty bonus and flexible home-working options. The role supports timely referrals, aims to reduce waiting times and deliver high-quality assessments in line with Scottish frameworks.

You will handle complex cases, conduct six-week reviews, Mental Capacity Assessments, and Safeguarding progress. A social work qualification and registration are essential; you will join a supportive team focused on professional

Qualifications

• Social work qualification and registration required.
• Experience with statutory assessments and safeguarding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with statutory assessments for older people and clients with physical disabilities.
• Aim to reduce waiting times for new referrals and meet agreed performance targets.
• Manage complex long-term cases, including challenges like hoarding and non-engagers.
• Conduct six-week reviews and assessments of client needs and support plans.
• Perform Mental Capacity Assessments in accordance with Scottish legislation.
• Progress Safeguarding cases as required by the role and regulatory responsibilities.

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Loyalty Bonus | Home/Hybrid Working | Supportive Team

You’ll get extra benefits like a loyalty bonus and the choice to work from home or in a hybrid model. The flexible schedule means you only have to come to the office two days a week on rotation, which suits both managers and employees.

If you need time off, the management team is there to help you manage your workload. The whole team is supportive and dedicated to helping you grow professionally. With their experience, they'll provide guidance and resources to ensure you keep advancing in your role.

You will also be awarded with Leaders In Care's Exclusive Loyalty Bonus, as we like to give back to the people on the front line. We want social workers to feel appreciated for all the hard work they put in.

As expected you will conduct the below duties on a day to day basis:

• Assist with statutory assessments for older people and clients with physical disabilities, adhering to relevant legislation and frameworks.
• Aim to reduce waiting times for new referrals and meet agreed performance targets.
• Manage complex long-term cases, including challenges like hoarding and non-engagers.
• Conduct six-week reviews and assessments of client needs and support plans.
• Perform Mental Capacity Assessments in accordance with Scottish legislation.
• Progress Safeguarding cases as required by the role and regulatory responsibilities.

To be considered for this position, it is essential to hold a social work qualification and maintain relevant registration.