Senior Practitioner Social Worker (Children's Services) - Fostering Services Team - EAL11895

East Lothian Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks a qualified social worker to provide high-level client services while adhering to policies and statutory obligations. Candidates must have an approved qualification in Social Work, SSSC registration, and a driving licence. The role offers flexible working conditions and opportunities for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Approved qualification in Social Work and SSSC registration required.
• Post qualifying award is desirable.
• Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced level of practice to meet client needs.
• Ensure adherence to statutory obligations and departmental policies.

Skills

Social Work qualification

SSSC registration

Full current driving licence

Education

Approved qualification in Social Work

Post qualifying award

Job description

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £25.21 - £28.15

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications and salary placed within the advertised scale.

Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, working hours to be confirmed. Days of working are negotiable, flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible. To start asap.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

Please Note: All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

Job Details

To provide an advanced level of practice that ensures appropriate services are provided to meet client needs within the department’s statutory obligations and departmental policies and procedures.

The East Lothian Way – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Education/Qualifications

• Essential: Approved qualification in Social Work, and SSSC registration.
• Desirable: Post qualifying award
• Note: Those with international Social Work qualifications should not apply unless they are fully registered with the SSSC.

Driving Licence

• Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Note: Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, East Lothian Council will make reasonable adjustments.

PVG Membership

• This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
• All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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