Overview
Service: Health and Social Care Partnership
Closing Date: Friday 24th October 2025
We would like to welcome a suitably qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our Team in Oban, a picturesque location 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. 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 5 000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker within the Oban, Lorn and Isles Operational team.
Responsibilities
The role will involve assessment and case management and will include travel to the Islands of Tiree, Coll, Colonsay, Mull and other islands within our catchment; 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.
If the successful applicant is moving from outside the area a relocation package will be available.
You should have social work experience and working knowledge of Adult Support and Protection.
Given the rural area we cover, it is essential that you are able to travel effectively.
Qualifications
* Social work experience and working knowledge of Adult Support and Protection
* Professional identity and ability to work independently and as part of a small team
* Travel effectively across islands
Benefits
We offer 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 on 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.
Flexibility and Work Arrangement
* Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
* This post is suitable for job share.
* This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with both children and adults.
* You will be required to participate in standby or other out of hour's service arrangements, as appropriate.
* This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Application
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
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.
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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