Social Worker

Nhs Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Social Worker to join the Joint Transitions team in Inverness. The post covers NHS Highland South and Mid areas, focusing on enabling young people aged 14-25 to prepare for adulthood.

You will work both autonomously and within a busy team, bringing creativity and passion to help young people reach their potential. The role requires SSSC registration as a Social Worker and a qualification recognised by the SSSC.

Qualifications

• Registered with the SSSC on the Social Worker part of the Register.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of young people aged 14-25 and liaise with families, the independent sector and support providers.
• Work alongside colleagues and clinicians to arrange appropriate care and support.
• Apply knowledge of the Adults with Incapacity Act 2000 and related legislation in practice.

Skills

Social work practice

Assessment and planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Adults with Incapacity / SDS knowledge

Education

Registered Social Worker (SSSC)

Job description

Social Worker

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.

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

Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Hours Per Week: 36

Job closing date: 15/11/2026

Location: Inverness

Employment type: Permanent

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.

Keeping in Touch

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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

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.