Qualified Social Worker

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.

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.

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 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.

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