Social Worker (35 hpw), Inverness (2 Posts) - HGH21819


Company:	Highland Council
Salary:	£46,155 to £49,959 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Inverness, IV1 1AH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Description

Post Title: Social Worker (2 Posts)

Location: Inverness Justice Centre

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £46,155 - £49,959 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact

Person: Sarah Malhan Email:

sarah.malhan2@highland.gov.uk or Tel: 01463 644900

Job

Purpose:

Providing statutory Reports for the Courts and Parole Board.

Supervising, managing and working with individuals subject to statutory supervision in line with National Outcomes & Standards for Social Work Services in the Justice System (2010) to reduce reoffending, promote social inclusion and contribute to community safety and public protection.

Contribute to risk management & public protection.

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Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

You should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council on the ‘Social Worker’ part of the Register and as such hold a qualification that is recognised by the SSSC as being equivalent to the Diploma in Social Work (DipSW).

Full driving licence.

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.

• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.

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