Social Work Assistant Practitioner

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

The Social Work Assistant Practitioner will work alongside Social Workers within the adult services element of the team, to assess and respond to the needs of young adults aged 16-25 years, and

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to the needs of young adults aged 16-25 years in collaboration with Social Workers within the adult services element of the team.
• Contribute to planning, monitoring and review of support arrangements to ensure high-quality, person-centred outcomes.
• Work autonomously and as part of a busy multidisciplinary team, using creativity, initiative and organisational skills.

Job description

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.

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

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd -labhairt na Gàidhlig

• 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.