Social Worker - In-Reach Social Work Team - 440805

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in Inverness is seeking a Social Worker to join a busy team that facilitates discharges from hospital. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. Responsibilities include conducting assessments in Raigmore Hospital and completing statutory duties. This role offers a supportive working environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Supportive professional environment

Emphasis on learning and development

Robust supervision and peer support

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification in professional Social Work.
• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Responsibilities

• Complete person centred assessments for individuals within Raigmore Hospital.
• Complete statutory duties such as Adults with Incapacity and Adult Support and Protection work.

Education

CQSW, DipSW, CSS or Degree in Social Work

Job description

NHS Highland In-Reach Social Work Team has a vacancy for a Social Worker; this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic social worker to join a busy Social Work team which facilitate discharges from hospital either into long term care or back to their own homes with support.

Candidates should hold a relevant qualification in professional Social Work such as CQSW, DipSW, CSS or Degree in Social Work, and hold a registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.

The Social Worker has a requirement to hold a case load and will be expected to complete person centred assessments for individuals within Raigmore Hospital. There will also be an expectation for completion of Statutory duties, such as Adults with Incapacity and Adult Support and Protection work, including acting as Council Officer.

NHS Highland offers a supportive professional Social Work working environment with an emphasis on learning and development and robust levels of supervision and support, including peer support.

For more information contact Olivia Elwell, tel: [phone], email: [e-mail]

Apply online here: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=227622