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SalarySocial Worker - PKC11658
£42,683 - £45,536
The Community School of Auchterarder
As our new Social Worker, you will:
• Undertake assessments of need and risk and take a lead role in the implementation of plans to deliver care, protection and support to children, young people, and their families, and promote their wellbeing in The Community.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to build the capacity of people using services.
• Make assessments in relation to child protection referrals, carry out investigations and make recommendations related to child protection procedures.
• Assess and make recommendations about whether compulsory measures of supervision are necessary.
• Assess and make recommendations about whether a child should be accommodated away from home.
• Assess and make recommendations for children who may require permanent alternative family care.
• Provide the social work contribution to any review of the needs of children and young people, including recommendations on behalf of the Council to Children’s Hearings and Courts.
• Plan rehabilitation and provide support to looked after and accommodated children.
• Provide written reports and records as required.
For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with The Community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.
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We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.
- A degree in Social work or equivalent as recognised by the SSSC.
- Knowledge of child-care law and policy.
- Relevant/Transferable experience.
- An ability to undertake collaborative work with other disciplines.
- An ability to work within professional boundaries.
- An ability to work well as a member of a team.
- Ability to undertake ‘risk assessment‘ of activities.
- Ability to analyse information and draw out recommendations.
- Ability to work towards resolving problems independently.
- Understanding of when to refer problems to the appropriate person.
- An ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families.
- Registration with the SSSC.
- You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
Desirable:
- Child protection experience.
- Experience of direct work with children and families.
- Post qualifying certificate in Child Protection or a willingness to undertake this in future.
You will have a degree in Social work or equivalent as recognised by the SSSC.
This post may be suitable for candidates who have recently completed their Social Work Degree but have not yet graduated. In this circumstance, a Social Work Assistant contract will be offered until you receive your qualifying certificate and are eligible to register with the SSSC as a Social Worker.
If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Danny Shenton, Team Leader on 01764 657798 or at DPShenton@pkc.gov.uk
When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.
Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.
As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.
A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!
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