Social Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Inverness; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland invites applications for a Social Worker to join the Joint Transitions Team in Inverness on a part-time basis (21 hours per week). You will carry out assessments, care planning, reviews, and statutory duties, working with young people aged 14 to 25 as they transition from children’s to adult services across the South and Mid area.

Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. You should be registered with the SSSC as a Social Worker and have knowledge of the Adults

Qualifications

• Registered with the SSSC on the Social Worker part of the Register.
• Knowledge of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and understanding of Adult Support and Protection and Self Directed Support legislation.
• Strong assessment and communication skills; capable of handling a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the team duty service.
• Undertaking assessments, care planning, reviews, and risk assessments.
• Carrying out statutory social work duties.
• Working in partnership with young people, families, and multi-disciplinary colleagues.
• Supporting effective transition planning and service development.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

SSSC registered

Job description

Social Worker (21 Hours per Week) - Joint Transitions Team

Based in Inverness | Covering NHS Highland South and Mid Area

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Social Worker to join the Joint Transitions Team on a part-time basis (21 hours per week).

Social Worker (21 Hours per Week) - Joint Transitions Team

Based in Inverness | Covering NHS Highland South and Mid Area

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Social Worker to join the Joint Transitions Team on a part-time basis (21 hours per week).

Based in Inverness, the team supports young people aged 14 to 25 years as they transition from children's to adult services across the NHS Highland South and Mid area. We work collaboratively with young people, families, health professionals, education services, and partner agencies to ensure person-centred and effective transition planning.

The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a busy, supportive team. The role involves contributing to the team's duty system, undertaking assessments, care planning, and reviews, and carrying out a range of statutory social work responsibilities. You will have strong assessment and communication skills, be able to manage a varied workload, and demonstrate a commitment to supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.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. 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.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Participating in the team duty service.
• Undertaking assessments, care planning, reviews, and risk assessments.
• Carrying out statutory social work duties.
• Working in partnership with young people, families, and multi-agency colleagues.
• Supporting effective transition planning and service development.

If you are committed to person-centred practice and enjoy working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, we would welcome your application.