Social Worker (Permanent)(Full Time) - REN13631

Ktpws; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A public services organization is seeking a qualified Social Worker to work in Adult Services. The role involves assessment and care management within a Learning Disability Service. Applicants must have a BA (Hons) in Social Work and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council. Duties include providing Social Work services, undertaking assessments and reviews, and managing care packages. The position is full-time and requires the ability to use IT systems for case recording.

Benefits

Full training and support

Flexible work practices

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic case recording systems such as SWIFT.
• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Applications from Mental Health Officers and Practice Teachers are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Undertake assessments and reviews.
• Responsible for the care management/planning of individual packages of care.
• Conduct joint working.

Skills

Experience in statutory Social Work services

Understanding of risk assessment

Ability to prioritise workload

Sound assessment and writing skills

IT skills including electronic case recording systems

Education

BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

# Social Worker (Permanent)(Full Time)Ref no:: REN13631Published:: 05/01/2026Closes:: 19/01/2026Location:: Renfrew Health and Social Work Centre, 10 Ferry Road ., Renfrew, PA4 8RUSalary:: £45,369 - £47,705 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Advert**Social Worker (Adult Services)**You will work alongside social workers, para professionals and health professionals, undertaking assessment and care management within Renfrewshire’s Adult Learning Disability Service. Social Workers will be required to operate as a Council Officer in adult protection work.The teams are located in high quality modern premises and operate in accordance with the Council’s WORKSMART arrangements which promote mobile and flexible work practices. All Social Workers are considered to be and equipped as mobile workers and can operate throughout the Renfrewshire area from any Council premises. You will therefore be expected to travel throughout the Council area.Duties of the post include: providing a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation; undertaking assessments and reviews; responsibility for the care management/planning of individual packages of care; and undertaking joint working.You will have experience in statutory Social Work services with a clear understanding of risk assessment. The ability to prioritise your workload and sound assessment and writing skills are also essential. You will be expected to record and monitor work using electronic case recording systems including SWIFT therefore must have the ability to use IT packages.Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the department’s commitment to continuous improvement.You must hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council. Applications from Mental Health Officers and Practice Teachers are desirable. An additional allowance is payable to practicing MHO’s.If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit .## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement