Youth Transitions Social Work Assistant – Flexible Hours

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Joint Transitions Team supports young people aged 14-25 years as they prepare for adulthood and navigate the transition from children's to adult services. We are committed to achieving positive outcomes and enabling young people to maximise their independence, wellbeing, and life opportunities.

The Social Work Assistant Practitioner will work alongside Social Workers within the adult services element of the team, to assess and respond to the needs of young adults aged 16-25 years, and

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to the needs of young adults aged 16-25 years in collaboration with Social Workers within the adult services element of the team.
• Contribute to planning, monitoring and review of support arrangements to ensure high-quality, person-centred outcomes.
• Work autonomously and as part of a busy multidisciplinary team, using creativity, initiative and organisational skills.

Job description

The Joint Transitions Team supports young people aged 14-25 years as they prepare for adulthood and navigate the transition from children's to adult services. We are committed to achieving positive outcomes and enabling young people to maximise their independence, wellbeing, and life opportunities.

The Social Work Assistant Practitioner will work alongside Social Workers within the adult services element of the team, to assess and respond to the needs of young adults aged 16-25 years, and