Front-Door Social Worker – Children’s Services Duty Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a Social Worker to join the Children's Services Duty Team. You will be the front door for statutory services, undertaking initial assessments, providing advice, and short-term interventions with families in collaboration with police, health, education and third sector colleagues.

You will work within Child Protection and Looked After and Accommodated structures, with a strong emphasis on strengths-based, relationship-based practice, assessment rooted in children's

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with front-door experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-based practice.
• Experience with initial assessments and working with safeguarding authorities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial assessments for the Duty Team.
• Provide advice, support, and short-term interventions.
• Coordinate with police, health, education and third sector partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

BA Social Work or DipSW

SSSC registration

Tools

PVG scheme

Job description

Midlothian Council is seeking a Social Worker to join the Children's Services Duty Team. You will be the front door for statutory services, undertaking initial assessments, providing advice, and short-term interventions with families in collaboration with police, health, education and third sector colleagues.

You will work within Child Protection and Looked After and Accommodated structures, with a strong emphasis on strengths-based, relationship-based practice, assessment rooted in children's