Senior Social Worker - (Perm/Full Time) - REF:HSCP/82395 - INV06156

Inverclyde Council; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Port Glasgow is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead its Children and Families social work service. The role involves managing a team, promoting continuous improvement, and implementing effective frameworks to support children and families. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work and significant experience in community services. This position offers flexible working and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Attractive pension schemes

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Significant practice experience in community children's social work.
• Successful track record of working with children, young people, their families, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of social workers and support workers.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Implement Signs of Safety and Healing methodology.

Skills

Leadership

Community engagement

Social work practice

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registered with relevant regulatory body

Job description

Job Description

Senior Social Worker REF: HSCP/82395

Salary: Grade 10 £52,744 - £55,946

Location: Princes Street House, 19 - 29 Princes Street, Port Glasgow

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Senior Social Worker

An opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team of our Children and Families social work service. Senior Social Workers play a key role in delivering frontline services and are responsible for leading a team of social workers and support workers. Your responsibilities include line management, supporting and developing your team, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement aligned with our Health and Social Care Partnership's goals to give children and young people the best start in life.

We seek an experienced leader with significant practice experience in voluntary and statutory community children's social work, with a successful track record of working with children, young people, their families, and partners to achieve positive outcomes.

Children's Services in Inverclyde is undergoing an exciting period of change to meet community needs, support children to remain at home, and provide high-quality support to families. The successful candidate will lead colleagues through this change, with a focus on implementing Signs of Safety and Healing, a comprehensive system change to improve outcomes for children and families.

For more information, please contact:

• Alan Stevenson, Service Manager - [e-mail] / 01475 715270
• Lesley Ellis, Service Manager - [e-mail] / 01475 715369

Inverclyde Council offers benefits including flexible working, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support. More details are available in our Employee Benefits Booklet on the website.

Important Applicant Information

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information before applying.
• Check your email regularly after applying, as all communication will be via email from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council.
• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer.
• We welcome applications from all community members and are committed to diversity and inclusion.
• You must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visas.

Vetting and Regulatory Information

Working in regulated roles requires PVG checks via Disclosure Scotland. You will need to pay the cost if successful. If registration with a regulatory body (e.g., HCPC, SSSC) is required, you must maintain your registration and pay associated fees.

Further Assistance

Alternative application formats are available upon request. Contact HR Recruitment at 01475 712740 or [e-mail] for assistance.

Additional Information

• Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from armed forces personnel and reservists.
• We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer guaranteed interviews to eligible disabled applicants.
• Flexible working options are available, including part-time, job share, homeworking, hybrid, and flexible retirement. Details are in the Flexible Working Policy on our website.