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NHS HIGHLAND
TRAINEE SOCIAL WORKER
ALDER HOUSE
HC06 : £24,929 - £28,013 pro-rata
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; and • 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; and
• Are able to travel efficiently to meet operational requirements.
Information pack includes: application form; copy of NHS Highland's Trainee Social Worker Scheme and information on the Open University's well-established Credit Transfer Arrangements. Please note that where applicants are seeking to obtain credit for qualifications already held, an application must be made direct to the Open University at the same time as the application for the post is submitted.
Informal enquiries about becoming a Trainee Social Worker can be made to Sheena McLellan East Urban Team Manager (07879264336)
An application pack is available on the NHS Highland Intranet Jobs page or from the Employment Services Section, Assynt House, Beechwood Business Park, Inverness IV2 3BW; tel: 01463 705150 or by emailing your name and address to nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.net
Informal enquiries to: Charlie Mackinnon
email: charlie.mackinnon@nhs.scot
Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – 085116
Closing date for completed applications: 27/01/22