Social Worker

Ktpws; Dundee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Social Worker for Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. In this role, you will provide high-quality social work services to hospital in-patients to facilitate their safe discharge. Applicants must hold a Social Work Degree and have proven experience in a social work role. Strong communication and assessment skills are essential. This position is regulated work with children and/or protected adults, requiring registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality social work service to hospital in-patients to support discharge.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements under relevant social work acts.

Skills

Proven post-qualifying experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize and work autonomously

Assessment skills

Team player

Flexible approach

Strong sense of social work identity

Education

Social Work Degree, CQSW, Dip SW, CSS

Job description

# Social WorkerRef no:: DEE06362Published:: 06/02/2026Closes:: 22/02/2026Location:: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, DD1 9SYSalary:: £42,416 - £48,636 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per week## Job DescriptionBased within the offices of the Integrated Hospital Discharge Team, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, you will work full time, 37 hours per week.If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Karen Gall on 01382 632650 or email [e-mail]## RequirementsYou will have a Social Work Degree, CQSW, Dip SW, CSS (with appropriate option).## ResponsibilitiesYou will provide a high quality social work service to hospital in-patients to support and facilitate hospital discharge, in accordance with local and national policy and guidance.You will ensure all statutory requirements are met in respect of The Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, The National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 and The Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002.## The IndividualYou will have proven post-qualifying experience in a social work role, experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and have commitment to social work values/anti-discriminatory practice.You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise and to work autonomously and have assessment skills. You will have ability to be good team player, have flexible approach and strong sense of social work identity.You will have the ability to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council within a specified time.This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement