Perth and Kinross

Social Work jobs in Perth.

Local authorities continue to run high vacancy rates in children's services, adult safeguarding, mental health and hospital discharge teams. Actionus places Social Work England registered social workers into locum, fixed-term and permanent roles across councils and health partners.

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Hiring in Perth

What the Perth market looks like.

Perth Royal Infirmary provides district general services with more complex work referred to Ninewells in Dundee. Highland Perthshire's rural clinics are widely spread, so community assignments assume a car and longer travel times.

Major employers in Perth and Kinross

  • NHS Tayside
  • Perth Royal Infirmary services
  • Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership
  • Scottish Ambulance Service

Also covering

Dundee · Stirling · Crieff · Blairgowrie · Kinross · Auchterarder

Typical settings

  • Local authority children's services
  • Adult social care teams
  • Hospital discharge teams
  • Mental health and AMHP services

Common specialities

  • Children and families
  • Safeguarding
  • Adults
  • Mental health / AMHP
  • Fostering and adoption
  • Hospital discharge

Questions

Social Work work in Perth, answered.

What social work jobs are available in Perth?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent social work roles across Perth and the wider Perth and Kinross area, including local authority children's services, adult social care teams, hospital discharge teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire social workers in Perth?
Actionus works with social care employers across Perth and the wider Perth and Kinross area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring social workers.
What registration do I need to work as a social work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Perth?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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