Qualified Social Worker - Adult Services & Care Management Team
Are you a skilled, compassionate Social Worker dedicated to supporting adults to live independently and safeguarding vulnerable individuals in the community? Randstad Social Care is seeking an experienced, proactive Adult Social Worker to join a supportive, generic adult services team in Shetland. This team covers all statutory adult social work (excluding Justice), working with service users aged 16 to end of life presenting with mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This role offers an engaging caseload spanning complex care management and young adult transitions, complete with fully funded travel to and from the island and an accommodation allowance.
Responsibilities
Comprehensive Assessment & Care Management: Conduct robust statutory assessments, reviews, and person-centred care management for adults aged 16+ living with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health challenges.
Adult Support & Protection (ASP): Carry out Adult Support and Protection inquiries, risk assessments, and protective interventions to ensure vulnerable individuals are safeguarded from harm or neglect.
Transition Planning: Lead on young people transitioning from Children & Families to Adult Services, collaborating with education, paediatric teams, and families to design seamless long-term support plans.
Self-Directed Support (SDS): Guide service users and their families through SDS options, co-producing tailored support packages that maximise choice, control, and independence.
Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with community health teams, GPs, occupational therapists, hospital discharge coordinators, and third-sector providers to coordinate holistic, ongoing care.
Qualifications
Professional Registration: Active registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) (or registered with Social Work England with eligibility to switch).
Vetting: Valid membership in the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme for working with vulnerable adults and children.
Education: Recognised Degree or Diploma in Social Work (BA Hons, DipSW, MSc).
Experience: Proven post-qualifying experience in statutory Adult Social Work or community care management in Scotland or the wider UK, including experience with Adult Support & Protection (ASP) and transition cases.
What do we offer
Travel & Accommodation Support: Full travel to and from Shetland included, alongside a dedicated accommodation allowance for the duration of the contract.
Flexible Working: Weekday and hybrid working flexibility tailored to suit your schedul...
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