Service: Health and Social Care Partnership
Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dedicated and motivated rural Social Work Children and Families Team. We would love to welcome you to our friendly team working for Argyll and Bute, one of Scotland's most stunning areas. Let us tell you why this could be a great move for you.
We offer an attractive re-location package, and as the post holder is required to travel throughout Argyll and Bute and beyond, we provide options to support non-drivers with 1 year's paid driving lessons.
Argyll and Bute, an award-winning council, plays a vital role in the daily life and future of our diverse communities. Our purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be — where people want to live, work, and do business. We are committed to making the council a great place to have a career by offering excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic culture, enabling our 5000 colleagues to deliver services that help our region thrive. Join us to make a difference.
This role involves working with children and their families to promote safety, health, and wellbeing across Oban, Lorn, and the Islands, including assessments of child protection, statutory, disability, and voluntary work. The team covers Scottish Islands and mainland areas, offering a variety of rural environments.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant social work qualification and preferably experience in Child Protection and Children and Families Social Work.
We value our employees and offer benefits such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave, cycle-to-work scheme, gym discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for growth. We promote flexible working arrangements where possible to support work-life balance.
We care about our people and the environment, with initiatives like employee recognition, environmental policies, and more. Learn more about our programs and policies: Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy.
We support a flexible approach to working arrangements, balancing requests with service needs to ensure quality service delivery.
Applicants should note that:-
* We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
* This post is not suitable for job sharing.
* Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership is required for working with children and adults.
* Participation in standby or out-of-hours services may be required.
* Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is mandatory.
To apply, click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
For questions or clarification, contact:
Stephen Malcolm, Social Work Team Manager
Telephone: 01631 572967
Email: Stephen.malcolm@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Fergus Anderson, Social Work Team Manager
Telephone: 01631 567858
Email: fergus.anderson@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Please note applications must be submitted via the 'Apply Now' button. CVs are not accepted.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds to ensure our workforce reflects the community we serve. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Learn more about our commitment: Equality & Diversity Policy.
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