Social Work Team Manager
NHS Highland
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to manage a well established Social Work team covering the Badenoch and Strathspey District. The individual 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 with a minimum of two years post qualifying experience in Adult Social Care. Evidence of people management is essential. The post demands strong leadership and proven organisational skills.
The post will predominantly involve working within the B&S Community Hospital and surrounding district, however there is an expectation the postholder will be able to attend meetings in other areas as required. The post is operationally managed by the B&S District Manager and professionally managed by the Professional Lead for Social Work services.
A full current driving licence and use of car for work purposes are necessary for this post.
Informal enquiries to: Kenny Rodgers, Tel: 07881 500220 E-mail: kenny.rodgers@nhs.scot
Closing Date for Applications: 26/08/2025
Job Ref: ES02 225091
An exciting opportunity has arisen to manage a well established Social Work team covering the Badenoch and Strathspey District. The individual 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 with a minimum of two years post qualifying experience in Adult Social Care. Evidence of people management is essential. The post demands strong leadership and proven organisational skills.
The post will predominantly involve working within the B&S Community Hospital and surrounding district, however there is an expectation the postholder will be able to attend meetings in other areas as required. The post is operationally managed by the B&S District Manager and professionally managed by the Professional Lead for Social Work services.
A full current driving licence and use of car for work purposes are necessary for this post.
Informal enquiries to: Kenny Rodgers, Tel: 07881 500220 E-mail: kenny.rodgers@nhs.scot
Closing Date for Applications: 26/08/2025
Job Ref: ES02 225091
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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.
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.