Social Work Assistant – Duty Assessment Team

Scottish Borders Council; Melrose; Presencial; GBP 34 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Scottish Borders Council in the Scottish Borders is recruiting a Social Work Assistant to join the Duty Assessment Team on a permanent basis. Based centrally, you will support children and families across the local authority area, and you will be involved in the referral process.

You will work with children, young people and families, liaising with partner agencies, and you must have an HNC/SVQ3 in Social Care or related experience, plus a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualificações

• HNC/SVQ 3 in Social Care or Childcare and Education
• OR considerable experience and a commitment to undertake such training
• A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.

Responsabilidades

• Based centrally in the Scottish Borders, supporting children and families across the whole of the local authority geographical area.
• The Duty Assessment Team is a busy environment in which all concerns for children are screened and initial assessments of risk and need are undertaken.
• As a social work assistant within the Duty Assessment Team you will practice in all communities in the Borders linking in with local partner agency colleagues.
• You will work directly with children and young people and their families.

Formação académica

HNC/SVQ 3 in Social Care or Childcare and Education

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Scottish Borders Council in the Scottish Borders is recruiting a Social Work Assistant to join the Duty Assessment Team on a permanent basis. Based centrally, you will support children and families across the local authority area, and you will be involved in the referral process.

You will work with children, young people and families, liaising with partner agencies, and you must have an HNC/SVQ3 in Social Care or related experience, plus a driving licence and access to a vehicle.