Social Care Worker (Public Protection)

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership seeks a dedicated Social Care Worker for their NORM team, focusing on early intervention for victims of domestic abuse. This full-time, permanent position involves a vital role supporting children and families, leveraging skills in assessment, intervention, and collaboration with various sectors. Applicants should ideally have relevant qualifications and a commitment to improving community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Desirable to hold HNC and/or SVQ3 qualifications.
• Essential to have PVG membership upon appointment.
• Experience in social work or related fields is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children impacted by domestic abuse.
• Conduct initial risk assessments and deliver short-term interventions.
• Work with health and education services to minimize harm.

Skills

Assessment

Intervention

Communication

Collaboration

Education

HNC

SVQ3

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

Job description

Salary: £35,814.37 - £41,556.84 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Role: Social Care Worker (Public Protection)
Location: GCHSCP, 100 Borron Street, Glasgow, G4 9XG
Contract Status: Permanent

Are you interested in working for the largest local authority in Scotland, in partnership with the NHS, to help improve the health and wellbeing of our community? Then, you are in the right place!

Glasgow is a thriving and vibrant city with excellent opportunities to join us and contribute towards helping all our neighbourhoods flourish. The Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) is on a journey to radically change the way in which Social Work delivers support and services.

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Social Care Worker to join our NORM Social Work Team.

NORM is a joint initiative set up by GCHSCP and Police Scotland. Its remit is to provide an early intervention service for victims and children affected by domestic abuse across Glasgow; working to increase safety and improve outcomes. The team aims to minimise referrals to Scottish Children’s Reporters Administration and Children and Families Teams by conducting initial risk and needs assessments, delivering short-term interventions, and providing signposting information and advice related to domestic abuse referrals from Police, especially when a child is involved. This includes home visits when necessary and working with health, education, and third sector services to reduce harm and trauma to children and caregivers caused by domestic abuse.

The Social Care Worker will manage a caseload of children impacted by domestic abuse. Responsibilities include screening new referrals, assessing needs, providing appropriate short-term interventions, and signposting, while partnering with the non-abusive parent to create a safe environment for children. The role involves gathering the child's views when appropriate, as well as those of the person who caused harm, to inform risk assessments. The Social Care Worker does not have line management responsibilities.

Please note that applicants may be subject to Level 2 NPPV (Non Police Personnel Vetting) checks prior to appointment.

Possession of HNC and/or SVQ3 is desirable but not essential. Refer to the Person Specification for full details on the skills, knowledge, and competencies required.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential upon appointment. Successful candidates will need to pay for their PVG membership or scheme checks.

These posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

If you would like to learn more about the role before applying, contact Lesley McCarron, Team Leader, at 0141 276 3160 or [e-mail].

Working for us!

For more information about Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP), visit our website.

Alternative application packs can be requested in formats such as Braille, Audio, or other languages by calling 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted within 3 working days. Please ensure you request early, considering the application deadline.

Further Information

Please note: Glasgow City Council is currently updating its pay and grading structure, which may affect current salary figures in job adverts.