Location: Lorn and Islands Hospital Glengallan Road Oban Argyll, PA34 4HH
Salary: £42,392 - £45,860 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: Health and Social Care Partnership
Closing Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025
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.
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.
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.
Applicants should note that:
* This post is not suitable for job share.
* The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
* This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children and adults.
* You will be required to participate in standby or other out of hour's service arrangements, as appropriate.
* This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
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Please also note that we do not accept CV’s, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.
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