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An exciting opportunity has become available in the Joint Transitions team on a fixed term contract for 12 months. The successful candidate will be working full time as a Social Work Assistant Practitioner based in Inverness covering the NHS Highland South and Mid areas. The team works to enable transitions, as young people aged 14-25 prepare for adulthood. The successful candidate will be able to work both autonomously and within a busy team. The successful candidate will be passionate and creative to enable young people to reach their potential.
The successful candidate would be responsible for working alongside colleagues and clinicians to assess the needs of young people and liaise with families, the independent sector and support providers, to ensure care and support is appropriately arranged. In addition, the candidate should have a good understanding of the principles of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and knowledge of the Adult Support and Protection and Self-Directed Support legislation.
Informal enquiries to: Eugene McGowan Joint Transitions Manager on 07825086882 or email eugene.mcgowan@nhs.scot
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