Social Worker – Learning Disability - ARB16928

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership; Oban; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care organization in Oban is looking for a qualified Social Worker to join their dedicated Learning Disabilities Team. The role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with partner agencies. Candidates should have experience in social work focused on learning disabilities and knowledge of Adult Support and Protection. Excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for career growth, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, particularly in learning disabilities.
• Familiarity with Adult Support and Protection protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments.
• Developing care plans.
• Monitoring progress and reviewing supports for adults with a learning disability.
• Collaborating with partner agencies.

Skills

Social work experience within learning disabilities

Working knowledge of Adult Support and Protection

Education

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership

Job description

Job Description

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

We would like to welcome a suitably qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our Adult Learning Disabilities Team in Oban, a picturesque location within Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. We are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive.

Our dedicated Learning Disability Team is well established and busy. This role primarily involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, monitoring progress and reviewing supports for adults with a learning disability in collaboration with partner agencies.

You should have social work experience within learning disabilities and working knowledge of Adult Support and Protection.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments
• Developing care plans
• Monitoring progress and reviewing supports for adults with a learning disability
• Collaborating with partner agencies

Requirements:

• Social work experience within learning disabilities
• Working knowledge of Adult Support and Protection
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
• Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership

We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice and champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.