Social Work Assistant Practitioner

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Work Assistant Practitioner for the Adult Services Social Work Team within NHS Highland. The role involves supporting adults, families and carers in a statutory setting, contributing to assessment, care planning and service coordination.

You will work closely with Social Workers and multidisciplinary colleagues, including discharge planning and community-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Adult Social Care within statutory settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based support.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments and care planning.
• Support discharge planning and service coordination.
• Collaborate with Social Workers and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Skills

Adult Social Care experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 3 or above

HNC in Health and Social Care

Job description

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.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Work Assistant Practitioner to join our Adult Services Social Work Team within NHS Highland.

The role involves supporting adults, families and carers within a statutory social work setting, contributing to assessment, care planning and service coordination. You will work closely with Social Workers and multidisciplinary colleagues, including supporting hospital discharge planning and community‑based interventions.

You must have experience in Adult Social Care and be qualified to SVQ Level 3 or above, or hold an HNC in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).

We are looking for individuals who share our values of care, compassion, dignity and respect, and who are committed to delivering person‑centred, strengths‑based support.

This role offers meaningful opportunities for learning, professional development and career progression, with access to supervision, training and experience across a broad range of adult social work practice.

NHS 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 compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork