Social Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as a Qualified Social Worker within the Caithness Community Care Team. You will manage complex case work, support vulnerable adults and collaborate with medical professionals to deliver integrated care in a remote setting. A driving licence is essential, and you should be registered with the SSSC. This full-time role offers the chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Scottish Social Services council as 'Social Worker'.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
• Experience in supporting vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults and their families.
• Work within legislation including Adult Support and Protection.
• Assess needs and arrange care packages.

Skills

Person-centered approach

Assessment and report writing

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) or equivalent

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.

A unique and exciting opportunity has become available for a full time Qualified Social Worker to work within the Caithness Community Care Team, to carry out complex case work and ensure statutory responsibilities are met as delineated by legislation.

The post holder will work closely with other disciplines such as medical, nursing and the mental health teams to provide a multi-disciplinary and integrated service in a beautiful but remote and rural setting. Duties will include:

• Supporting vulnerable adults and their families and carers
• Working with clients with a person-centred approach
• Working within relevant legislation including the Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity and Mental Health Acts
• Working with other NHS professionals to provide a multi-disciplinary framework to interventions
• Assessment and report writing
• Arranging, with the client’s consent, care packages to meet assessed need · Working as part of a multi-disciplinary service which supports adults living within a large remote and rural geographical area with the potential challenges this can present.

A driving licence is essential, and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. Applicants should be registered with the Scottish Social Services council on the ‘Social worker’ part of the register and hold a qualification that is recognised by the SSSC as being equivalent to the Diploma in social work (DipSW).

This is a permanent full-time 37 hours per week post, worked in accordance with service requirements.

Informal enquiries would be welcomed by: Claire Sutherland, Social Work Team Manager [e-mail] or Marie Cuthbert, Interim District Manager [e-mail].

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