NHS Highland
Senior Social Worker
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NHS Scotland Commitment
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.
Job Opportunity: Senior Social Worker
NHS Highland is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join our integrated Adult Social Care team in Lochaber. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within a supportive, multidisciplinary service delivering high-quality, person-centred care across a diverse rural and urban area.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Social Work Team Manager in delivering professional leadership, overseeing complex casework, and ensuring statutory duties are met in line with legislation including Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity, and Self-Directed Support.
- Supervision of staff, allocation and oversight of workload.
- Contribute to service improvement and practice development while maintaining a small caseload of complex cases.
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Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker registered with the SSSC.
- Significant post-qualifying experience.
- Strong knowledge of statutory social work practice.
- Demonstrate leadership ability, sound professional judgement, and a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable adults.
Location
Based in Fort William, this post offers the opportunity to work across the Lochaber area. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Informal Enquiries
Contact: Lynne Thomson, Social Work Team Manager
Email: lynne.thomson15@nhs.scot
Additional Information For Candidates
- This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
- Ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig.
- Apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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About NHS Highland
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.
- Our staff are 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.
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