Social Worker

Limra Networks; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate social workers for exciting roles in their Children and Families Social Work Teams. These positions offer a unique opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced practitioners to enhance their skills in a supportive environment. With a focus on child care, the organization provides structured training and mentorship to help you thrive in your career. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to your professional development. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing supports

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Membership with the PVG scheme is essential for this role.
• Newly qualified social workers will receive structured support.

Responsibilities

• Join Children and Families Social Work Teams to support child care.
• Provide mentoring and observational opportunities for NQSW.

Skills

Social Work

Child Care

Mentoring

Team Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Social Work Degree

Relevant PVG Membership

Job description

Job Description

* Re-advertisement

* 4 Full Time & 3 Part Time Positions available

(Part time salary will be pro-rata to the part-time hours worked)

Base locations will be Church Street, Dumbarton or Aurora House, Clydebank

West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership are in a position to offer exciting new opportunities for both newly qualified and experienced social workers to join our Children and Families Social Work Teams.

The service is in the process of redesign to meet the demands and complexities of the current national and international context within which social work provides services. In this context we are developing teams within which staff will be supported to develop their skills and expertise in child care, with the requisite training opportunities being made available within a structured supervision and skills development framework.

Newly qualified social workers (NQSW) will benefit from support both internally as part of a local induction process, and within the context of the SSSC first supported year. In this context, NQSW will be given a range of observational, mentoring and experiential opportunities supporting their critical first year in employment.

In addition, we can offer an initial start pending qualification, moving to a social work post on gaining confirmation of your social work degree.

If you are more experienced, we offer a competitive starting salary, with current opportunities within which to progress your career, including leadership and management courses, while actively developing other routes to career progression enabling more experienced practitioners to use their skills and knowledge more creatively across the service.

If you would like to join us, please call 0141 562 8800, noting your interest and we will be very happy to invite you in to meet the child care teams.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work-life balance. In addition to this, there are also additional benefits:

1. Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
2. A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
3. Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:

About Us

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council can be found using the following link:

Benefits of Working with Us