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CAITHNESS HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP
WILLIAM SMITH HOUSE, THURSO
SOCIAL WORKER
HC09
SALARY: (£37,248.25- £40,332.50)
Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.
Are you interested in being part of the Caithness Integrated Health and Social Care Team? An exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker to experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary service which supports adults living within a rural geographical area with the potential challenges this can present
The post holder will be required to undertake a range of tasks within the social care component of the integrated team, with a particular focus on adult support and protection and adults with incapacity.
The post will be based in Thurso (with access to the Wick office also) and you will be required to provide services across the whole of the Caithness area.
A driving licence is essential and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
Applicants should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council on the ‘Social Worker’ part of the Register and also hold a qualification that is recognised by the SSSC as being equivalent to the Diploma in Social Work (DipSW).
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we provide a supportive working environment and access to further training and development opportunities.
This is a permanent post working up to 35 hours per week, worked in accordance with service requirements.
For informal enquiries please contact Claire Sutherland, Integrated Team Manager, Tel: 07815693023, Email: Claire.sutherland3@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880410.
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