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 Caithness Integrated Health & Social Care Team has a vacancy for a full time Social Worker to be based in Wick, Caithness. The Team works closely with other disciplines such as nursing and mental health teams to provide a multi-disciplinary 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 Caithness. Good Team working skills are essential as we work closely to support each other in meeting the diverse range of challenges we face.
This post offers varied and rewarding work with adults in the community, including:
* Older adults
* Adults with learning disabilities
* Autistic adults
* Individuals transitioning from Children’s Services
Duties will include:
* Supporting vulnerable adults and their families and carers
* Working with clients with a person-centred approach
* Working within relevant legislation including the Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity and Mental Health Acts
* Working with other NHS professionals to provide a multi-disciplinary framework to interventions
* Assessment and report writing
* Arranging, with the client’s consent, care packages to meet assessed need
* Working as part multi‑disciplinary service which supports adults living within a large remote and rural geographical area with the potential challenges this can present.
Flexible working is encouraged. A relocation package may also be available
Applicants should be registered with the Scottish Social Services council on the ‘Social worker’ part of the register or eligible to be so registered. You should hold a qualification that is recognised by the SSSC as being equivalent to the Diploma in social work (DipSW), or about to qualify with such an award.
A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
Informal enquiries to Claire Sutherland, Social Work Team Manager, Caithness, Email: Claire.sutherland3@nhs.scot
This is a permanent full-time post of 36 hours working in line with service requirements.
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot
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