Social Worker

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a qualified social worker to join its dynamic children and families service in a stunning area of Scotland. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families through comprehensive assessments, targeted interventions, and collaborative support. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, the organization provides a supportive environment and various benefits, including flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about social work and want to contribute to a thriving community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Generous Leave Entitlement

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Membership Discounts

Wellbeing Initiatives

Learning Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered with the SSSC and committed to social work values.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify needs and manage cases effectively.
• Provide family interventions to improve relationships and stability.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams for coordinated support.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Assessment Skills

IT Skills

Writing Skills

Education

BA(Hons) in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Case Recording System

Job description

The myjobscotland support desk will be closed on Monday 5th May for a public holiday. We will re open Tuesday 6th 9am.

Ref no: ARB15974

Published: 01/05/2025

Closes: 22/05/2025

Location: Helensburgh Lomond Civic Centre 38 East Clyde Street Helensburgh, G84 7PG

Salary: £42,392 - £45,860 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd May 2025

We would love to welcome a qualified social worker to join our children and families service in Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

As a social worker in the Helensburgh and Lomond Children and Families Team you will be based in the newly modernised Civic Centre in Helensburgh, which offers excellent working accommodation including an on site canteen. Helensburgh is the main population centre in an otherwise remote and rural part of Argyll. Helensburgh enjoys good transport links by road and rail to Glasgow.

Working within a busy but welcoming and supportive children and families team, which comprises two Team Managers, eight social workers and three social work assistants, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the needs and challenges of individuals and families, with a specific focus on safeguarding children and ensuring their well-being. Manage and plan cases effectively, ensuring timely interventions and outcomes.
• Provide targeted family interventions aimed at improving relationships, well-being, and long-term stability, while prioritising the safety and protection of children.
• Record and monitor all casework accurately using an electronic case recording system, maintaining detailed and up-to-date documentation in line with child protection protocols.
• Assist individuals and families in financial planning, including providing guidance on managing budgets and addressing financial challenges.
• Assess eligibility for financial assistance programs and help clients access appropriate financial resources.
• Liaise with internal teams and external organisations to secure funding and other necessary financial aid for clients.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency teams, including schools, healthcare providers, and police, to address child protection concerns and deliver coordinated support.
• Identify and respond promptly to signs of abuse, neglect, or risk of harm, implementing appropriate safeguarding measures in compliance with legal and organisational guidelines.
• Participate in child protection conferences, child planning meetings, and children’s hearings as required, providing clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations.

Maintain a strong understanding of child protection legislation and policies, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices in all aspects of work.

It is essential that you have a BA(Hons) in Social Work or equivalent , be registered with the SSSC, committed to social work values , have effective interpersonal communication, IT, assessment and writing skills, be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative and have a flexible approach.

If successful you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post.

The post holder is required to travel effectively and efficiently throughout Argyll and Bute and beyond to meet the needs of the service.

All qualified social workers participate in our out of hours service, which although not a frequent responsibility offers unique experience and opportunity to develop skills primarily of telephone based crisis support across the whole range of social work client groups. We provide training and management support to this service role.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This post is not suitable for job share.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children and adults.
• You will be required to participate in standby or other out of hour's service arrangements, as appropriate.
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is

Fay Woolnough - Service Manager East

Telephone Number: 01700 501304

Email: [e-mail]

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy