Service: Health and Social Care Partnership
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
We would love to welcome a social worker to join our friendly team in working for Argyll and Bute, one of Scotland's most stunning areas. The team operates mainly in the Western Argyll coastal and the associated islands of Islay, Jura, and Gigha, an area of significant natural beauty with a combination of rural and semi-rural communities.
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, work, and do business. 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 is based in a CMHT in the local community hospital in Lochgilphead and will involve travel throughout Argyll and Bute. The role will involve undertaking needs assessments for both in-patient and community service users who experience mental health difficulties. You will be part of a small team of social work colleagues and will be supported and managed by the team leader.
Essential: Qualification Dipsw, BA in Social Work, SSSC Registered, and a Driving licence.
Desirable: MHO award, previous experience of working in the field of mental health.
We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a 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. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees regarding how they work.
We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies, we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.
Applicants should note that:
* Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
* This post is not suitable for job share.
* The salary shown is the full-time equivalent salary; the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
* The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
* This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with adults.
* 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:
Richard Low, Team Manager - Mental Health (MAKI)
Contact Telephone Number: 01546 604 372
Email: Richard.low@argyll-bute.gov.uk
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 has a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this, please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.
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