At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults and those with learning disabilities, focusing on recovery and reablement.
- Company: Join the Orkney Islands Council, a supportive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Earn £26.31 per hour with opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a commitment to staff development and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Must have a degree in Social Work and be registered with the Scottish Social Service Council.
The predicted salary is between 26.31 - 26.31 £ per hour.
Social Worker, Adult Services
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis. £26.31 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance).
You will be reporting to Lynne Nicolson, Team Manager Adult Services. The purpose of this role is to undertake Social Work responsibilities and tasks for adults and those with a diagnosed learning disability, in accordance with statutory requirements and service policies and procedures.
We are looking to appoint a qualified Social Worker to join our well-established team. Our work is with adults from 16 years old, including older people, and there is significant emphasis on Adult Support and Protection and the prevention of hospital admission and discharge planning. Outcomes focused principles are at the heart of our practice as is recovery and reablement.
We run a duty system which covers a number of other teams and organisations. Social Workers take part in the emergency out of hours social work rota. We are looking for an energetic and imaginative Social Worker who can make the best use of local resources and work in a supportive team.
We are committed to encouraging and supporting our staff to develop their career through local and national training opportunities and continuing professional development.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are a degree or Post Graduate Qualification in Social Work that allows registration with the Scottish Social Service Council as a Social Worker. You are required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Social Worker although applications for those currently in process of registration may be considered.
This post is a regulated role with children and adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 28 June 2026 with shortlisting taking place week commencing 29 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 8 and 9 July 2026.
For a discussion about this post, please contact Lynne Nicolson, Team Manager, Adult Services at lynn.nicholson@orkney.gov.uk, or on 01856 873535 ext. 2663.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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