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 schedule.
- Professional Development: Free continuous training courses to support your CPD and maintain your SSSC registration.
- Dedicated Support: A single point of contact at Randstad to support you throughout your assignment.
- Referral Bonus: £300 in vouchers for every qualified colleague you refer to us (T&Cs apply).
- Pension: Contributory pension scheme.
Employment Details
- Location: Shetland Islands, Scotland
- Contract Duration: Minimum 3 Months (Strong possibility of extension)
- Working Hours: Full Time
How to Apply If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated Social Worker ready to make a tangible difference across adult services and transitions in an island community, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV via the apply button. For a confidential chat, reach out directly to Kristina Gardiner on 0131 240 0887 or email .
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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