Social Worker - Learning Disability - ARB18729

Argyll and Bute Council; Oban; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council in Oban is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Team. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans and monitor progress, collaborating with partner agencies to support adults with learning disabilities.

Applicants should have social work experience in learning disabilities and working knowledge of Adult Support and Protection. A PVG membership is required and there is a flexible first approach to work where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning disabilities services.
• Knowledge of Adult Support and Protection.
• PVG Membership is required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, monitor progress and review supports for adults with a learning disability in collaboration with partner agencies.

Skills

Social work experience

Adult Support and Protection knowledge

Job description

Social Worker - Learning Disability - ARB18729

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Friday 6 November 2026

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 unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And 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. Join us to make a difference.

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.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer‑term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us.

• a competitive salary
• pension scheme
• generous leave entitlement
• cycle to work scheme
• discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres
• wellbeing initiatives
• opportunities for learning and career growth

We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We provide information to help with moving to the area, from finding somewhere to live to securing employment, and from schools and wider education to the varied lifestyles available here. If you have any enquiries, you're welcome to get in touch with us at [e-mail]. If your enquiry is only about housing, you are welcome to contact [e-mail] directly.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme,

Disability Confident,

Equality and Fairness,

Climate Change,

Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants who have previously applied and have been unsuccessful because they did not meet the essential criteria should not reapply unless their qualifications, experience, or circumstances have changed and they can now demonstrate that they meet the requirements of the post.

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This post is suitable for job share.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children and adults.
• You will be required to participate in standby or other out of hour's service arrangements, as appropriate.
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Telephone Number:

01546 604077

Email Address:

[e-mail]

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit