Duty Team Social Worker: Front-Door Child Welfare

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council's Duty Team in Children's Services invites applications from qualified social workers. The role is 36 hours per week, fixed-term for 1 year (maternity cover), joining the front door to statutory services.

You will undertake initial assessments with agencies, require PVG for regulated work, and be registered with SSSC; salary starts at £44,989.60 per year for this post.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree or Diploma in Social Work with SSSC registration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial assessments with multi‑agency partners.
• Provide advice, support and short‑term interventions.
• Engage families early to promote wellbeing and safety.
• Record cases accurately and maintain reports.
• Work well in a team and use own initiative.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Case recording

Report writing

Assessment planning

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Social Work

Dip in Social Work / SSSC registration

SSSC registration

Job description

Midlothian Council's Duty Team in Children's Services invites applications from qualified social workers. The role is 36 hours per week, fixed-term for 1 year (maternity cover), joining the front door to statutory services.

You will undertake initial assessments with agencies, require PVG for regulated work, and be registered with SSSC; salary starts at £44,989.60 per year for this post.