Social Worker, Band 6, Caithness District

Caithness Voluntary Group; Thurso; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Caithness Community Care Team. This full-time position involves complex case work, providing support to vulnerable adults, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The role demands a commitment to person-centred service delivery in a challenging yet picturesque rural setting.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
• Must work within relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults and their families.
• Conduct assessments and report writing.
• Collaborate with other NHS professionals.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Assessment

Report Writing

Education

Diploma in social work (DipSW)

Job description

• [Vacancy] Social Worker, Band 6, Caithness District

Social Worker, Band 6, Caithness District

CAITHNESS DISTRICT TEAM
WILLIAM SMITH HOUSE
THURSO

SOCIAL WORKER
(BAND 6)
Salary (£41,608 - £50,702)

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] .

Apply online via: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/J...l?JobId=220309
CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Sunday 13 th July 2025.

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