Social Work Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

The role involves providing a generic social work service including statutory work and person-centred outcome-focused assessments. The practitioner will undertake reviews and manage a variety of situations within a multi-disciplinary team.

Job details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Work Assistant Practitioner to join the Nairn & Ardersier Social Work Team. This permanent, part time position of 19.5 hrs per week, will enable the right candidate the opportunity to be part of a fully integrated adult social care service with NHS Highland. The post is interesting and varied in nature providing a social work service across Nairn and Ardersier. The Team is busy but supportive and is looking for an individual who can work autonomously but also effectively as part of a team. Case work will be generic in nature, interesting and varied. Duties include statutory work appropriate to the role, person centred outcome focused assessments, undertaking reviews, dealing with and managing a wide variety of situations and issues, and working effectively in a multi-disciplinary way. 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 to Fi MacLennan – 01667 422702 / Fi.maclennan@nhs.scot Please note that this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided. 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.

What you’ll do

The role involves providing a generic social work service including statutory work and person-centred outcome-focused assessments. The practitioner will undertake reviews and manage a variety of situations within a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates should be enthusiastic practitioners with experience working with people with a wide range of needs. A person-centred and outcome-focused approach is essential.

Listed skills

• enthusiastic · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Case Work
• Person Centred Assessment
• Outcome Focused Approach
• Statutory Work
• Multi-disciplinary Working
• Adult Social Care

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector