Senior Social Worker
NHS Highland
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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Social Worker to join the Inverness West Urban Social Work team to share your expertise as an experienced practitioner and directly assist the Social Work Team Manager with their duties and responsibilities.
This permanent, full-time position of 36 hours per week will enable the right candidate an opportunity to be part of a fully integrated, busy team which provides a multi-disciplinary approach to assessing the needs of individuals, their families and carers. Applicants should be a qualified Social Worker and have a minimum of two years post qualifying experience working in Adult Care. You should also be able to demonstrate a strong track record in collaborative working.
Working alongside the Social Work Team Manager, you will provide leadership, advice, support and guidance to social workers and social care staff within your District Team in order to meet professional standards and service objectives as set out within the terms of legislation, policy, guidance and delegated responsibilities.
Applicants must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council on the ‘Social Worker’ part of the Register and also hold a qualification that is recognised by the SSSC as being equivalent to the Diploma in Social Work (DipSW); this is an essential requirement.
Informal enquiries to: Paula Logan, West Rural Team Manger, Telephone: 07580 993 609 or email: paula.logan1@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.