NHS Highland In-Reach Social Work Team has a vacancy for a Social Worker; this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic social worker to join a busy Social Work team which facilitate discharges from hospital either into long term care or back to their own homes with support.
Candidates should hold a relevant qualification in professional Social Work such as CQSW, DipSW, CSS or Degree in Social Work, and hold a registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.
The Social Worker has a requirement to hold a case load and will be expected to complete person centred assessments for individuals within Raigmore Hospital. There will also be an expectation for completion of Statutory duties, such as Adults with Incapacity and Adult Support and Protection work, including acting as Council Officer.
NHS Highland offers a supportive professional Social Work working environment with an emphasis on learning and development and robust levels of supervision and support, including peer support.
HS 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.