Maternity Social Worker — Pre-Birth & Family Support

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Disability Confident Employer

Armed Forces Covenant signatory

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Maternity Hospital to deliver pre-birth social work interventions, focusing on family strengths to reduce risk and protect unborn children.

Role involves fast-paced casework with vulnerable families, working within GIRFEC and Child Protection frameworks, with opportunities for flexible working and career development within Children's Services.

Qualifications

• BA Social Work qualification or equivalent DipSW, CQSW.
• SSSC Registration is required.
• PVG membership is required (cost covered up front).

Responsibilities

• Assess and balance risk within a child protection framework.
• Assess needs, formulate and implement effective social work interventions.
• Prioritise tasks, manage workload, and ensure quality case work.
• Communicate effectively with children, families and professionals.
• Use information systems to maintain high-quality data.
• Present concise reports to inform decisions and, if required, court.

Skills

PVG Membership

SSSC Registration

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

BA Social Work or DipSW/CQSW

Job description

Aberdeen City Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Maternity Hospital to deliver pre-birth social work interventions, focusing on family strengths to reduce risk and protect unborn children.

Role involves fast-paced casework with vulnerable families, working within GIRFEC and Child Protection frameworks, with opportunities for flexible working and career development within Children's Services.