Advertisement DetailsSocial Worker – Adult Social Work £37,.27 – £46,.73 per annum (I – K Career Graded) inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.Salary scale placement is dependent on qualifications and experience.A relocation package applies to these posts and we will pay interview expenses from within the UK.Are you an ambitious Social Work professional looking for a new career challenge and a better quality of life?
If so, here at Shetland Islands Council we have a job for someone just like you.The Adult Social Work Team covers a wide and varied Service User Group, and our work can be challenging but very rewarding.
As a Social Worker for Shetland Islands Council you will benefit from: Excellent Terms and ConditionsDistant islands allowanceA comprehensive relocation packageA varied workload and career development opportunitiesA chance to work across a range of island communitiesA stress-free commute to workAn exceptional work/life balance This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity.
This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role.
Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route.
The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade.
Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
Additional InformationThe grade of this post is I/J/KThis post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualificationsSalary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2, per annum (pro rata)Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year