Social Work Team Manager

NHS Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking an experienced Team Lead to join their Lochaber Social Work Team in Fort William. The role entails providing leadership and operational oversight, ensuring high-quality adult social care services. Successful candidates must hold a relevant degree in Social Work, be registered with SSSC, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The position also requires a full UK driving licence for travel across the region. Join us to make a difference in adult social care!

Qualifications

• Registered with the SSSC as a Social Worker.
• Full UK driving licence required for travel across the Lochaber area.
• Proven leadership and experience in adult social care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight to the social work team.
• Ensure best practice in adult social care in line with local priorities.
• Develop and maintain high-quality social care services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Person-centred practice

Education

Social Work qualification at degree level

Masters level education or equivalent experience

Qualification in Adult Protection and Mental Health

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.

Are you a passionate and experienced social work professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a dedicated Team Lead to join our dynamic Lochaber Social Work Team, based in the heart of Fort William.

As Team Lead, you will provide leadership and operational oversight to a committed team delivering high-quality adult social care services across Lochaber. You’ll play a key role in service development, staff supervision, and ensuring best practice in line with statutory responsibilities and local priorities.

We’re seeking someone who brings:

• The post holder must hold a relevant Social Work qualification at degree level or equivalent and be registered with the SSSC as a Social Worker.
• Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience.
• Hold qualification in post qualifying practice including Adult Protection, Mental Health Officer and Practice Education or equivalent experience. Proven leadership, decision‑making, and communication skills
• A full UK driving licence (essential for travel across the Lochaber area)
• A commitment to person‑centred, strengths‑based practice

This post will be based at Fort William Health Centre, with requirement to work across the Lochaber region as needed.

Informal enquiries to: Catriona Grant, Principal Lead for Social Work, email: [e-mail]

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