Social Worker - 454532

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking qualified Social Workers for its Inverness East Urban Social Work Team. This full-time position requires a degree in Social Work and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, supporting at-risk individuals, and collaborating with other professionals. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a commitment to equality and diversity. A competitive salary between £41,608 and £50,702 per year is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Social Worker is essential.
• Experience of accurate and timely record keeping is required.
• Ability to travel efficiently to meet operational requirements is important.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outcome-based assessments and care planning for adults.
• Work alongside professionals to support individuals at risk of harm.
• Develop positive working relationships with colleagues and service users.

Skills

Good communication skills

Sound advocacy skills

IT proficiency

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council

Diploma in Social Work (acceptable alternative)

Job description

# Social WorkerRef no:: 454532Published:: 08/01/2026Closes:: 24/01/2026Location:: Alder House Cradlehall Business Park Inverness, Inverness, IV2 5HGSalary:: £41,608 - £50,702 per year pro rataContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per weekThe application page will open in a new window.An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Inverness East Urban Social Work Team, for two qualified Social Workers.Highland Health and Social Care Services support people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers; providing help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.The Social Work Team sits within a wider Integrated Community Care Team, providing a service to the adult population aged 25+.The Inverness East Urban and East Rural Teams work together closely to cover a duty service across both areas.A Degree in Social Work and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Social Worker is essential for this role. A Diploma in Social Work with SSSC registration as a Social Worker is an acceptable alternative.As part of this role you will work alongside other professionals and agencies to undertake outcome based assessment and care planning for adults, underpinned by relevant legislation, a sound value and theoretical base, and in accordance with NHS policies and procedures.Statutory intervention under relevant Adult Protection legislation, to support people considered at risk of harm, and manage risk, is a large part of the role.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.Applicants will be expected to demonstrate good communication skills in a range of environments; sound advocacy skills, and the ability to develop positive working relationships with immediate colleagues, other professionals and agencies, in the interests of service users.You should have confidence and ability in the use of IT systems, and be able to evidence experience of accurate and timely record keeping.Good organisational skills and the ability to manage the demands of a proportionate workload are essential attributes for this role.In addition to having an urban patch to work within, the East Rural Team also have a significant rural area to cover so the post holder would require to travel efficiently to meet operational requirements.**We warmly welcome informal discussions about the role. Please contact Angie Reid, Social Work Team Manager, or Imogen Lafferty, Senior Social Worker on 01463 888 333.**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.The application page will open in a new window.* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement