Social Worker

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options may be able

Job summary

NHS Scotland's Joint Transitions Team in Inverness is seeking a motivated Social Worker to join part-time (21 hours per week). You will work with young people aged 14 to 25 as they move from children’s to adult services, providing person-centred transition planning.

You will undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews, contribute to the duty system, and work with families and multi-agency colleagues. SSSC registration and knowledge of relevant legislation are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered with the SSSC as a Social Worker.
• Knowledge of Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.
• Understanding of Adult Support and Protection and Self Directed Support legislation.
• Experience in assessments, care planning and reviews.

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-agency colleagues.
• Supporting effective transition planning and service development.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Care planning

Teamwork

Education

Registration with SSSC as Social Worker

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).

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.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team working with young people with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and complex health needs, during a key stage of their lives.

Key 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-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.

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

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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.