Senior Social Worker - Children & Families Team Lead

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scot)

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Wellbeing support and resources

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Children and Families Social Work Team. The post requires a minimum of 3 years' practice in children and families social work, a DipSW/CQSW/CSS qualification, and SSSC registration.

Supervisory experience is desirable and a post-qualifying award is welcomed. You will lead a team, develop relationships with families and agencies, and ensure work complies with legislation, guidance and budget constraints while driving service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years practice experience within children and families social work.
• DipSW/CQSW/CSS qualification or equivalent is essential.
• SSSC registration required.
• PVG Scheme membership or update check will be required before offer.
• Current driving licence is an essential requirement.
• Post qualifying award desirable.
• Supervisory/leadership experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, supervision and nurturing to a team of social workers and senior family support workers.
• Ensure work is undertaken in line with legislation, guidance and council policies within agreed budgets.
• Drive forward change to deliver the best possible service for families.
• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues and other agencies.
• Embed self-evaluation and quality assurance into practice.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Relationship building

Team management

Self-motivated

Education

DipSW/CQSW/CSS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Children and Families Social Work Team. The post requires a minimum of 3 years' practice in children and families social work, a DipSW/CQSW/CSS qualification, and SSSC registration.

Supervisory experience is desirable and a post-qualifying award is welcomed. You will lead a team, develop relationships with families and agencies, and ensure work complies with legislation, guidance and budget constraints while driving service