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West Lothian Council current; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a Social Worker based in Strathbrock Partnership Centre to assess and support children and families experiencing wellbeing or child protection concerns. The role is 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, and permanent.

You will join the Duty and Child Protection Team with induction, supervision, a controlled workload, and a professional development plan including varied training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work or equivalent is essential.
• Registration with the SSSC within six months of start date.
• PVG Scheme required before a formal offer of employment.
• This post is Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the PVG Act 2007.

Responsibilities

• Based in the Duty and Child Protection Team assessing and supporting children and families facing wellbeing or child protection concerns.
• Induction, planned supervision, a managed workload and a professional development plan with training opportunities.
• We welcome a diverse workforce and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Education

Degree in social work or equivalent

Job description

Social Worker, Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 508.32 - WEL10730

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent

In West Lothian we believe that all children should get the best start in life and should get the help they need when they need it.

You will be based in our Duty and Child Protection Team assessing and supporting children and families who experiencing/being exposed to wellbeing or child protection concerns.

We offer a supportive working environment with induction for new staff, regular planned supervision, a controlled workload and a professional development plan with varied training opportunities.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Degree in social work or equivalent is essential. This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC.SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.