Social Worker - Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh - a fast-paced and dynamic service that manages Complex Hospital Discharges. Social Workers determine personal outcomes through a person-centred approach. We are looking to welcome an enthusiastic Social Worker with a keen interest in working with older people and vulnerable adults.

The Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership is on a journey to transform the way in which Social Work delivers support and services to ensure that we support adults with multiple and complex needs, and increasing levels of frailty, to live as independently as possible. We work effectively with our health colleagues and a broad range of partners to ensure that the most vulnerable within our city get the right service in the right place at the right time. We have a key priority to shift the balance of care and promote effective early intervention and preventative supports.

We are looking for qualified Social Workers who are committed to making a real difference to people's lives, who are energetic, imaginative, creative, and resilient. Ideally, we are seeking experienced Social Workers who can join our team as council officers. Trauma informed, relationships and strengths based Social Work is at the heart of our practice. Adhering to the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 to provide a range of choices to people for how they are provided with the support they need.

You will undertake a range of statutory tasks including:

• Assessments and support planning
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Carers' assessments
• Duties under the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will support adults, their families, and carers, to balance the complex areas of risk and need with choice and rights. You will also be able to provide advice, support, guidance and, if necessary, interventions, should an adult be at risk of harm and in need of protection. You will work in supportive, well-established teams and have regular supervision and training.

Requirements:

• Social Work roles (SW / SSW): Degree/diploma or equivalent qualification in Social Work. Must be registered (or in the process of registering) with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Occupational Therapy roles (OT / SOT): Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy. Must be registered with the HCPC.
• Community Care Assistant (CCA): Relevant experience in health or social care and commitment to training.

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 the City of Edinburgh Council. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working.