Social Worker – Apply Now at NHS Highland, Inverness!

Make a Difference in Social Work – Apply Today!

Are you a Social Worker passionate about helping others and seeking a challenging yet rewarding opportunity? At NHS Highland, we are excited to offer a permanent Social Worker position within our Inverness West Urban Team. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive team with multi-disciplinary professionals, such as nurses and allied health professionals (AHPs), to provide high-quality care to people in need of community care services.

As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of services, including developing, implementing, and assessing care plans in collaboration with service users, families, and other agencies. You will be involved in making a real difference to the lives of those who require community care, providing essential support and safeguarding vulnerable individuals in the community.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary duties will include:
✔️ Providing Social Work Services: Deliver high-quality services to individuals requiring community care and their carers.
✔️ Care Plan Development & Implementation: Work with families and multi-disciplinary teams to develop and assess care plans that meet the needs of service users.
✔️ Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults: Carry out statutory duties under Adult Support and Protection and Adults with Incapacity legislation to safeguard individuals at risk.
✔️ Active Caseload Management: Manage your own caseload and perform regular reviews to ensure timely care.
✔️ Duty Participation: Support the team by undertaking Duty when required, ensuring the smooth running of social work services.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this Social Worker role, you should meet the following criteria:
✔️ Professional Registration: Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) on the ‘Social Worker’ part of the Register.
✔️ Relevant Qualification: Hold a qualification equivalent to the Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), recognized by the SSSC.
✔️ Teamwork & Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated team alongside nurses, AHPs, and other social workers.
✔️ Experience: Previous experience in community care or working with vulnerable adults will be beneficial.
✔️ Commitment to Safeguarding: Knowledge of Adult Support and Protection and Adults with Incapacity legislation.

Why NHS Highland?

Working with NHS Highland offers you the opportunity to be part of a leading healthcare provider that supports a diverse range of individuals across the Highland region. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality care, while benefiting from a great team culture and access to ongoing training and development.

💡 Our Values:
At NHS Scotland, we are driven by core values that emphasize compassion, respect, teamwork, and quality:

• Care & Compassion
• Dignity & Respect
• Openness, Honesty & Responsibility
• Quality & Teamwork

Additional Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
✔️ Generous Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
✔️ Professional Development: Support for continued learning and professional growth.
✔️ Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours to help you balance work and personal life.
✔️ Employee Wellbeing: Access to a range of health and wellness programs.

Application Process

To apply for this Social Worker position, please follow the application instructions on the Jobtrain platform. Remember:

• No CV required – the system uses a tailored application form.
• Check your email regularly for updates on your application status.
• For further help with your application, refer to the Jobtrain Help & Accessibility Page.

Deadline: Applications close at midnight on 26/02/2025.

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TIPS for CV Related to This Post

✔️ Highlight Your Registration & Qualifications: Ensure your SSSC registration and DipSW equivalent qualification are clearly listed.
✔️ Focus on Social Work Experience: Emphasize experience related to community care, safeguarding, and working with vulnerable adults.
✔️ Showcase Teamwork Skills: Demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively in an integrated team.
✔️ Detail Your Case Management Experience: Include examples of how you’ve managed your own caseload and developed care plans.
✔️ Tailor Your CV to the Role: Align your skills and experience with the job description and highlight your passion for making a difference in social work.