Social Worker, Ullapool

The Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross Integrated Health & Social Care Team has a vacancy for a part time Social Worker to be based in Ullapool in Wester Ross. The Team works closely with other disciplines such as nursing and mental health teams to provide a multi disciplinary and integrated service in a beautiful but remote and rural setting.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker to work in a community care context with adults.

We are a small and motivated Team that work hard to support adults with care needs in Wester Ross. Good Team working skills are essential as we work closely to support each other in meeting the diverse range of challenges we face.

Roles include working with older adults, adults with learning disabilities, autism and those in transition from Children’s services

Duties will include:

Supporting vulnerable adults and their families and carers

Working with clients with a person centred approach

Working within relevant legislation including the Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity and Mental Health Acts

Working with other NHS professionals to provide a multi-disciplinary framework to interventions

Assessment and report writing

Arranging, with the client’s consent, care packages to meet assessed need

Working as part multi-disciplinary service which supports adults living within a large remote and rural geographical area with the potential challenges this can present.

Flexible working is encouraged. Help may be available with accommodation and a relocation package may also be available.

Due to the rural nature of the area a driving licence is essential, and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

Applicants should be registered with the Scottish Social Services council on the ‘Social worker’ part of the register or eligible to be so registered. You should hold a qualification that is recognised by the SSSC as being equivalent to the Diploma in social work (DipSW), or about to qualify with such an award.

Informal enquiries to Ian Downie, Social Work Team Manager, Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross, tel: 01471 820501 or email: ian.downie1@nhs.scot

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.