Social Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Inverness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland invites applications for a full-time Social Worker in Inverness within the Joint Transitions team. You will work to enable young people aged 14–25 to prepare for adulthood, balancing autonomous practice with team collaboration to meet individual needs.

Applicants should be registered with the SSSC as Social Workers and hold a qualifying degree. Knowledge of the Adults with Incapacity Act and related safeguarding legislation is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Social Worker.
• Experience in assessing needs and planning care for young people.
• Knowledge of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and Adult Support and Protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of young people aged 14–25 and plan appropriate support.
• Liaise with families, the independent sector and support providers to arrange care.
• Work autonomously within a busy Joint Transition Team to enable young people to reach their potential.

Skills

SSSC registered

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

An opportunity has become available in the Joint Transitions team. The successful candidate will be working full time as a Social Worker based in Inverness covering the NHS Highland South and Mid areas. The Joint Transition Team works to enable young people aged 14-25 prepare for adulthood. The successful candidate will be able to work both autonomously and within a busy team. The successful candidate will be passionate and creative to enable young people to reach their potential.

You should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council on the ‘Social Worker’ part of the Register and hold an appropriate qualification that is recognised by the SSSC. You would be responsible for working alongside colleagues and clinicians to assess the needs of young people and liaise with families, the independent sector and support providers, to ensure care and support is appropriately arranged. In addition the candidate should have a good understanding of the principles of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and a knowledge of the Adult Support and Protection and Self Directed Support legislation.