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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
The Skye and Lochalsh Integrated Health & Social Care Team has a vacancy for a Social Worker within its busy Portree and Broadford Offices. The Team works closely with other disciplines such as nursing and mental health teams to provide a multidisciplinary and integrated service in a beautiful but remote and rural setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker to work in a community care context with adults.
We are a small and motivated Team that work hard to support adults with care needs in Skye and Lochalsh. Good team working skills are essential as we work closely to support each other in meeting the diverse challenges we face.
Roles include working with older adults, adults with learning disabilities, autism, and those transitioning from Children’s services.
Duties will include:
1. Supporting vulnerable adults and their families and carers
2. Working with clients with a person-centred approach
3. Working within relevant legislation including the Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity, and Mental Health Acts
4. Collaborating with other NHS professionals within a multidisciplinary framework
5. Assessment and report writing
6. Arranging, with the client’s consent, care packages to meet assessed needs
7. Working as part of a multidisciplinary service supporting adults within a large remote and rural geographical area, which can present unique challenges
Flexible working is encouraged, and applications for part-time or job-share roles will be considered. Assistance with accommodation may be available.
Due to the rural location, a driving license is essential, and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
Applicants should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council on the ‘Social Worker’ part of the register and hold a qualification recognized by the SSSC as equivalent to the Diploma in Social Work (DipSW).
Applications will also be considered from newly qualified social workers or those about to qualify.
Informal enquiries to: Ian Downie, Social Work Team Manager at 01471 820501 or email: [emailprotected]
Additional information for candidates:
* Apply via the Jobtrain application process.
* Do not upload a CV; it will not be used for shortlisting.
* Applications close at midnight on the specified date.
* For help with the application process, visit: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
* View the accessibility statement here: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
* Ensure your email address is entered accurately, as correspondence will be via email.
* Check your email and Jobtrain account regularly for updates.
* For system support, contact the Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home.
* Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.
* Internal candidates should update their Jobtrain profile to reflect NHS Highland employment.
NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 regional NHS Scotland boards, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We strive to foster a positive environment aligned with our NHS and Social Care values.
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