Social Worker; Adult Services - EAL

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £22.76 - £25.36
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications and salary placed within the advertised scale.

Days and hours of work:
Monday - Friday
Flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.

Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives while working in one of Scotland’s most forward-thinking and supportive social work teams?

East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership is proud to serve a diverse and vibrant semi-rural population of around 110,000 residents. With excellent transport links by road and rail, our location offers easy access from Fife, the Lothians, and the Scottish Borders—making it a great place to live and work.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our dynamic Adult Social Work Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is consistently recognised for its high performance and commitment to reducing waiting times and improving outcomes for vulnerable adults.

Our team provides support to adults across a wide spectrum of needs, including:

• Older adults
• Individuals with acute and enduring mental health conditions
• People living with physical disabilities
• Adults with autism and neurodiverse needs

As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in:

• Holistic assessment and person-centred care planning
• Case management and regular reviews
• Safeguarding responsibilities under Adult Support and Protection legislation
• Participating in our fast-paced duty system to respond to urgent needs

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to working across varied responsibilities
• Confidence in working both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team environment
• A commitment to promoting dignity, choice, and independence for the people we support

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to a service that is making a real impact across East Lothian

If you’re passionate about adult social work and want to be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence—we’d love to hear from you.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Kimberly Moran -

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

Please Note:
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

To provide an effective service to service users and their families/carers, promoting a high standard of practice, in accordance with statutory obligations, policies and procedures.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Educat…