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Ref no:
ABS46868
Published:
19/03/2026
Closes:
02/04/2026
Location:
Unit 8, Souterford Drive, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0ZH
Salary:
£46,361 - £48,290 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
36.25 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Central Community Mental Health Team as a social worker. This role is permanent and you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This is a hybrid post, however your base will be Unit 8, Souterford Drive, Inverurie where you will be expected to work from some days of the week.

BA Degree in Social Work, Diploma SW or equivalent qualification is essential.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the service and the organisation.

Informal enquiries to: Andrew Douglas - 01467 537740

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. 

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.  Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. 

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