Iain Ramsay

Professional Social Work Adviser - Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser, Scottish Government

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Iain Ramsay began his career in health and social care, firstly as a registered nurse and latterly as a social worker working with adults. During his nursing career Iain worked at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary before leaving to undertake a postgraduate diploma in applied social studies and subsequently becoming a social worker in Aberdeenshire. Iain has undertaken head of service roles in both healthcare and integrated health and social care services and until recently was the Chief Social Work Officer for Aberdeenshire Council.

Iain recently joined the Scottish Government as Professional Social Work Adviser with a lead for developing a learning and development framework for social workers.