Children's Practitioner

ThirtySomethingFashion; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is looking for a dedicated professional to work in child protection services. This rewarding role involves responding to children in need of care, working collaboratively with families, and ensuring their rights are protected. To qualify, applicants must hold a relevant qualification and PVG membership, with strong communication and multi-agency collaboration skills valued. The position offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive employer policies

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Applicants must have good communication skills.
• Experience of working with children & families is essential.
• Must hold PVG membership.

Responsibilities

• Respond to children in need of care and protection.
• Work with families experiencing trauma.
• Assess needs and implement effective interventions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience in multi-agency working

Ability to assess needs

Ability to prioritize tasks

Effective verbal and written communication

Education

HNC Childcare and Education or equivalent

HNC Social Care

Relevant diploma/degree qualification

Job description

Location

Location: Kincorth Social Work Office, Faulds Row, Kincorth, Aberdeen

Duration

Duration: Temporary, Full Time

R oles that require PVG Membership

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £31,505 per annum / £17.31 per hour)).

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month’s salary payment.

Job Purpose/about The Role

Successful applicants will be responding to children who may be in need of care and protection, working with families where children and young people may have experienced trauma. The post is rewarding, and relies on a clear understanding of the National Practice Model GIRFEC, as well as a sound knowledge of Child Protection, within the field of Children's Services. Applicants must have good communication skills and should be committed to or have experience of multi-agency working.

The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum

• HNC Childcare and Education or equivalent
• HNC Social Care or
• A relevant diploma/degree qualification with experience of working with children & families
• PVG

The postholder is able to demonstrate

• The ability to recognise the support needs of children, young people and families.
• The ability to assess needs, formulate and implement effective interventions.
• The ability to prioritise tasks, manage own workload and be accountable for quality case work with children and families to achieve positive outcomes.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and build rapport with a range of individuals including children and families and other professionals.
• Advocating on behalf of children and families in need by ensuring that their views are taken into account and that their rights are promoted and protected.
• The ability to negotiate effectively to reach a resolution and successfully implementing change.

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Role We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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