Trainee Social Worker (Annex 21)

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Social Worker based with the Mid Ross Social Work Team based in Dingwall Health Centre.

The Team is a busy but supportive team that works with adults over the age of 16 in the Mid Ross area. The case work is generic in nature, interesting and varied. Duties include statutory, work, person centred outcome focused assessments, dealing with and managing complex situations and issues.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person, who is looking for the opportunity to develop their career to qualified level, with good communication skills and evidence of potential to reach a high standard of professional verbal and written communication in a range of environments.

Candidates should be able to meet the demands of an Honours Degree Social Work programme demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills and have the equivalent of at least one year of experience (paid or unpaid) of work in a social care environment.

A post with Annex 21 applied is paid a percentage of the fully qualified rate during the period of training as follows:- Year 1: 60% of the pay band maximum; Year 2: 65% of the pay band maximum, Year 3: 70% of the pay band maximum; Year 4: 75% of the pay band maximum. Should you fail to complete the training required for this post the duties of your post may be reviewed.

This is a full-time 37 hours per week post working as per service requirements.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Josie Clarke, Senior Practice Educator Adult Social Care, e-mail josie.clarke@nhs.scot or Debbie Smith - Tel: 01349 860460 / 07775411357 email: debbie.smith31@nhs.scot

There will be an on line Trainee Social Worker Inquiry Event that will be held on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. For the link please see attachment or e-mail josie.clarke@nhs.scot or debbie.smith31@nhs.scot

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot