Social Worker – Learning Disability - ARB14994
| Posting date: | 10 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £40,914.00 to £44,272.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2024 |
| Location: | Oban, PA34 4JA |
| Company: | Argyll and Bute Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ARB14994 |
Summary
Service: Health and Social Care Partnership
Closing Date: Monday 30th September 2024
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker within the Oban, Lorn and Isles Learning Disability Team. The role will involve assessment and case management and will include travel throughout the Oban, Lorn & Isles area. The successful candidate will have a strong sense of professional identity and an ability to work both independently and as part of a small, busy team.
Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.
Applicants should note that:-
• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This post is suitable for job share.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children and adults.
• You will be required to participate in standby or other out of hour's service arrangements, as appropriate.
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is
Adele Knox - Social Work Team Manager
Telephone number: 01631 567899
Email: Adele.knox@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy
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