Mental Health Social Worker

NHS Highland; Wick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Wick is looking for a qualified Social Worker for the Caithness Community Mental Health Team. This full-time position involves complex case work, supporting vulnerable adults, and working within legislative frameworks. Applicants must hold a recognized social work qualification and have a driving license. The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful, rural setting with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Social Worker.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults and their families.
• Conduct assessments and write reports.
• Arrange care packages per assessed needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)

Job description

A unique and exciting opportunity has become available for a full time Qualified Social Worker to work within the Caithness Community Mental Health Team, to carry out complex case work and ensure statutory responsibilities are met as delineated by legislation.

The post holder will work closely with other disciplines such as medical, nursing and the mental health teams to provide a multi-disciplinary and integrated service in a beautiful but remote and rural setting. Duties will include:

· Supporting vulnerable adults and their families and carers

· Working with clients with a person-centred approach

· Working within relevant legislation including the Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity and Mental Health Acts

· Working with other NHS professionals to provide a multi-disciplinary framework to interventions

· Assessment and report writing

· Arranging, with the client’s consent, care packages to meet assessed need · Working as part of a multi-disciplinary service which supports adults living within a large remote and rural geographical area with the potential challenges this can present.

A driving licence is essential, and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. Applicants should be registered with the Scottish Social Services council on the ‘Social worker’ part of the register and hold a qualification that is recognised by the SSSC as being equivalent to the Diploma in social work (DipSW). NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

This is a permanent full-time 37 hours per week post, worked in accordance with service requirements.

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Sunday 17th August 2025.

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