Adult Social Work Assistant - Grantfield - SIC08491

Shetland Enterprise; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community service provider is seeking a full-time Adult Social Work Assistant for a temporary position in Lerwick, Scotland. The role involves assisting in the provision of professional social work services within the operational team. Candidates must be prepared to travel throughout Shetland and ideally join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. This position offers a salary between £38,962.34 and £40,410.34 per year, including allowances, for a period of approximately 12 months.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in provision of professional social work service.
• Must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice.
• Joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in provision of a professional social work service as part of an operational team.

Job description

# Adult Social Work Assistant - GrantfieldRef no:: SIC08491Published:: 19/12/2025Closes:: 04/01/2026Location:: Grantfield, Lerwick, ZE1 0NTSalary:: £38,962.34 - £40,410.34 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per week## Advertisement DetailsThe purpose of the job is to assist in provision of a professional social work service as part of an operational team, based in Adult Social Work.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.Please follow the link(s) below for further information -## Additional Information* The grade of this post is I* Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)* Temporary Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year for a period of approximately 12 months* Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made* A relocation package does not apply to this post* We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland* You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited* We are happy to talk flexible workingDuring the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.This post is based at Grantfield, Lerwick, Shetland.**For further details relating to this post, please contact: Jillian Gifford - Senior Social Worker - Contact on 01595744400 or email [e-mail]**If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032*.***Information about Shetland**Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.Find out more about:Living and working in Shetland:The Shetland Islands Council:## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement