Social Worker
- Location:
- Mid Argyll Community Hospital Integrated Care Centre Blarbuie Road Lochgilphead, PA31 8JZ
- Salary:
- £38,578 - £41,754 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 30 hours per week
Department: Health and Social Care Partnership
Closing Date: Monday 19 June 2023
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker who has knowledge of working with vulnerable adults and preferably experience of Adult Protection to join our team. This post is based in Lochgilphead and covers the Mid Argyll area. The post involves assessment, review and case management of clients. The successful candidate will have a strong sense of professional identity and an ability to work independently and as part of a small but busy team. The individual appointed may be required to join the Social Work Emergency Out of Hours Standby Service rota from time to time.
Applicants Should Note That:-
- This post is suitable for job share.
- The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
- 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 both 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.
If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:-
Stephen Harper, Team Leader - Operations
Contact Telephone Number: 01546 604499
Email: stephen.harper@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
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. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy