NHS Highland
Social Work Assistant Practitioner
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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
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.
Role Overview
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.
Duties
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.
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Required Skills and Experience
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
Informal enquiries to: Lynne Thomson, Social Work Team Manager, tel: 01397 709832 or email:
Additional Information For Candidates
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Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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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. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also 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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