Trainee Social Worker

NHS HIGHLAND

HIGHLAND HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP

TRAINEE SOCIAL WORKER

Band HC06 - £25,422 - £28,579

35 hours per week – Full time, Permanent

New Trainee Social Worker posts have been created whereby post-holders will be fully supported by NHS Highland to undertake the Honours Degree in Social Work programme whilst working within a multi-disciplinary Team under the direction of a Social Work manager. The post-holder will study with the Open University and on successful completion, will be eligible to register as a Social Worker and work as such with NHS Highland.

Duties of the Trainee Social Worker will include: 

• Drawing on a sound value and theoretical base, working alongside others to help build resilience; address inequalities; maximise individuals' potential; and contribute to the realisation of citizenship, inclusivity and fairness for individuals and families; 
• Undertaking outcomes-based assessment and care planning in accordance with agreed NHS Policies and procedures;
• Liaison with statutory, third and independent agencies and professionals to achieve positive outcomes for people; 
• Maintaining accurate records in accordance with NHS Highland policies and procedures;
• Preparing reports under the direction of a registered Social Worker;
• Participating in internal and external Social Work and multi-disciplinary meetings as directed.
• Carrying out lead responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a registered Social Worker;
• Preparing thoroughly for professional supervision;
• Meeting the requirements of the Honours Degree Social Work programme.​​​​​​​

NHS Highland is seeking applicants who meet the following requirements:

• Are able to meet the demands of an Honours Degree Social Work programme by distance learning and can demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills;
• Have the equivalent of at least one year of experience (paid or unpaid) of work in a social care environment;
• Have good communication skills and evidence of potential to reach a high standard of professional verbal and written communication in a range of environments;
• Are able to negotiate and liaise with other professionals and agencies in the interests of service users;
• Are able to work as a member of a team by establishing positive working relationships;
• Have confidence and ability in the use of IT systems;
• Are suitable to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) on the Social Worker Student part of the Register;
• Have good organisational skills and be able to manage the demands of a proportionate workload and study requirements;
• Are able to travel efficiently to meet operational requirements.

For more information on living and working in the Highlands go to https://nhshighland.medical.careers.global

Informal enquiries to:  Paula Logan - paula.logan1@nhs.scot tel 07580 993609

PLEASE NOTE - You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train.  Job train ref - 106748

Once submitted you will be unable to make changes to your application

Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes

For help to complete an application on Job Train please click on this link https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ 

Your internet browser may not connect to Job Train, an alternative is to try Google Chrome

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk / spam folder.​​​​​​​

Closing date: 26/06/2022