Overview
Service: Health and Social Care Partnership
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th October 2025
We would like to welcome a suitably qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our Enhanced Community Dementia Team covering Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands, picturesque locations within Argyll and Bute covering rural areas and islands.
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.
The role will involve working in a multi-disciplinary team and will include travel throughout Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands. The successful candidate will have a strong sense of professional identity and an ability to work both independently and as part of a small, busy team.
Given the rural area we cover, it is essential that you are able to travel effectively.
Responsibilities
* Provide social work support within the Enhanced Community Dementia Team across Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands.
* Work in a multi-disciplinary team and travel throughout the defined rural areas to deliver services.
* Support independence and collaborative care planning alongside other health professionals.
Qualifications
* You should have social work experience and knowledge of dementia.
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team with an understanding of collaborative care planning alongside other health professionals.
* Working knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland), Adult Support and Protection legislation, and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme
* Generous leave entitlement
* Cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres
* Wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for learning and career growth
* Flexible first approach to working where possible
Applicants notes
* Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
* This post is not 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 Groups (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children and adults.
* You will be required to participate in standby or other out of hours' service arrangements, as appropriate.
* This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is
Paul Gourlay - ECDS Team Lead
Telephone Number: 07966264807
Email: paul.gourlay@nhs.scot
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
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 Equality & Diversity Policy
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