Department: Health and Social Care Partnership
Closing Date: Tuesday 8th April
We would like to welcome a suitably qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our Team in Oban, a picturesque location within Argyll and Bute covering rural areas and islands.
Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker within the Oban, Lorn and Isles Operational team.
The role will involve assessment and case management and will include travel to the Islands of Tiree, Coll, Colonsay, Mull and other islands within our catchment; the successful candidate will have a strong sense of professional identity and an ability to work both independently and as part of a small, busy team.
If the successful applicant is moving from out with the area a relocation package will be available.
You should have social work experience and working knowledge of Adult Support and Protection.
Given the rural area we cover, it is essential that you are able to travel effectively.
Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.
We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.
Learn more here This post is not suitable for job share.
1. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order, as amended, applies to this post.
2. This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children and adults.
3. You will be required to participate in standby or other out of hour's service arrangements, as appropriate.
4. This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
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