Senior Social Work Practitioner

East Ayrshire Council; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional social services provider in Kilmarnock seeks a part-time social worker (26 hours/week) to support the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The role involves collaborating with the Ayrshire Out of Hours Service team and necessitates registration for Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults. Requires a social work qualification and experience in social practices. Competitive salary includes a shift allowance.

Benefits

Inclusive working environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Social Worker able to work with children and adults at risk.
• Experience in a social work setting.
• Ability to work within a team and respond to the needs of families.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager in delivering social work services.
• Promote the welfare and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
• Respond to immediate needs of individuals and families.

Skills

Regulated Work with children

Support for vulnerable individuals

Social Work practices

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Location: Crosshouse Hospital Lister Street Kilmarnock, KA2 0BE

Salary: £46,173 - £48,958 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 26 hours per week

Job Description

As part of the Ayrshire Out of Hours Social Work Team you will support the Team Manager in the delivery of a professional Social Work Service. As part of a team you will protect and promote the welfare and wellbeing of Children, Adults at risk and communities. You will respond to the immediate needs of individuals and families including those considered as vulnerable or at risk, across all Social Work disciplines, in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within the East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership Strategic Plan and the Community Plan.

Requirements

The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.

Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.

Employment References

We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.

Additional Information

This is part time permanent post based within the Ayrshire Out of Hours Service.

This 26 hours post covers an 8 week rota, Wk 1 Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday - 11.30 pm – 9 am Wk 2 Monday 11.30 pm – 9 am, Saturday, Sunday - 9am – 9pm Wk 3 Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday - 6 pm – 1 pm Wk 4 Monday 7 pm –1 am, Saturday, Sunday - 9am – 9pm Wk 5 Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday - 6 pm – 1 pm Wk 6 Monday 7 pm – 1 am, Friday 6 pm - 3 am, Saturday, Sunday 3am - 3pm Wk 7 no shifts Wk 8 Friday 4pm – 1 am, Saturday, Sunday 11 am - 11 pm

The workstyle for this post is ‘Fixed’ - 80-100% of time is primarily working at a single office base or work location.

The admin base for this post is Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock.

Annual Salary - £40,303 - £42,733 inclusive of 17.5% shift allowance

East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.

If you require any further information please contact Louise Houston, Team manager at [e-mail]

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