Social Work Assistant Practitioner

NHS Scotland; Inverness; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Scotland — Joint Transitions Team in Inverness is seeking a Social Work Assistant Practitioner (33 hours per week) to support young people aged 16-25 through transitions from children’s to adult services. You will work alongside social workers within adult services and with health, education, and social care professionals to plan and respond to needs.

The role involves assessment, care planning, monitoring and reviewing support arrangements, and ensuring person-centred outcomes in

Formación

• Motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate individual.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a busy multidisciplinary team.
• Comfortable supporting young people aged 16-25.
• Experience with assessment and responding to needs.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assess and respond to the needs of young adults aged 16-25.
• Contribute to planning, monitoring and review of support arrangements.
• Work with individuals, families, independent sector providers, and partner agencies to ensure outcomes.

Conocimientos

Compassion

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Descripción del empleo

Social Work Assistant Practitioner (33 Hours per Week)

Joint Transitions Team, Inverness

NHS Highland South and Mid Area

The Joint Transitions Team supports young people aged 14-25 years as they prepare for adulthood and navigate the transition from children's to adult services. We are committed to achieving positive outcomes and enabling young people to maximise their independence, wellbeing, and life opportunities.

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate individual who can work both autonomously and as part of a busy multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential and will demonstrate creativity, initiative, and strong organisational skills.

The Social Work Assistant Practitioner will work alongside Social Workers within the adult services element of the team, as well as a range of health, education, and social care professionals, to assess and respond to the needs of young adults aged 16-25 years. The post-holder will contribute to the planning, monitoring, and review of support arrangements, working closely with individuals, families, independent sector providers, and partner agencies to ensure high-quality, person-centred outcomes.

Informal enquiries to: Eugene McGowan Joint Transitions Manager on 07825 086882 or email [e-mail]

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Support and Accessibility

• Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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• Jobtrain accessibility statement: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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.