Children & Families Social Worker — Flexible Working

Perth & Kinross Co.; Perth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking a Social Worker to undertake assessments, plan care and work with families to promote wellbeing in the community. The role requires a Social Work degree and a valid UK driving licence, with opportunities to collaborate across partner agencies and contribute to child protection procedures.

The post offers a supportive environment, eligibility for pension schemes, and commitments to flexible working and professional development. A four-month probation applies.

Qualifications

• A Social Work degree or equivalent is essential.
• Valid UK driving licence required to travel to locations across Perth and Kinross.
• Experience in assessing need and risk and implementing care plans.
• Rights-based, relationship-based practice focused on best outcomes for children.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of vulnerable children and families.
• Prepare and present clear reports and presentations for various meetings.
• Willingness to apply for SSSC registration within required timelines.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of need and risk and take a lead role in implementing plans to deliver care, protection and support to children, young people, and their families, promoting wellbeing.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to build capacity of people using services.
• Make assessments in relation to child protection referrals, carry out investigations and make recommendations.
• Assess and recommend whether compulsory measures of supervision are necessary.
• Assess and recommend whether a child should be accommodated away from home.
• Assess and recommend for permanent alternative family care where needed.
• Provide social work contribution to reviews for Children’s Hearings and Courts.
• Plan rehabilitation and provide support to looked after and accommodated children.
• Provide written reports and records as required.

Skills

Organised

Flexible approach

Time management

High quality work

Tight timescales

Ambitious

Compassionate practitioner

Rights-based approach

Relationship-based practice

Best outcomes for children

Creative

Enthusiastic

Embrace challenge

Improve lives

Empathy

Support children and families

Flexible working

Collaborative working

Professional boundaries

IT skills

Report writing

Presentations

Driving licence

UK driving licence

SSSC registration

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Job description

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking a Social Worker to undertake assessments, plan care and work with families to promote wellbeing in the community. The role requires a Social Work degree and a valid UK driving licence, with opportunities to collaborate across partner agencies and contribute to child protection procedures.

The post offers a supportive environment, eligibility for pension schemes, and commitments to flexible working and professional development. A four-month probation applies.