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Ref no:
480575
Published:
14/07/2026
Closes:
29/07/2026
Location:
Fort William Health Centre, Camaghael Road, Fort William, PH33 7ND
Salary:
£34,544 - £43,039 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
30 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Social Work Assistant Practitioner Referral Assessment Officer to join the Lochaber Adult Social Work Team.

This temporary, part-time position of 30 hours per week will enable the right candidate the opportunity to be part of a fully integrated adult social care service with NHS Highland.

The post is interesting and varied in nature providing a social work service across the Lochaber area. The team is busy but supportive and is looking for an individual who can work autonomously but also effectively as part of a team.

Case work will be generic in nature, interesting and varied. Duties include statutory work appropriate to the role, person centred outcome focused assessments, reviews, dealing with and managing a wide variety of situations and issues, and working effectively in a multi-disciplinary way.

We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner, who has experience of working with people with a wide range of needs, and who is person centred and outcome focused in their approach.

Informal enquiries to: Lynne Thomson, Social Work Team Manager, tel: 01397 709832 or email: lynne.thomson15@nhs.scot