Social Worker - ABS44991

Aberdeenshire Council; Banchory; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in Scotland is seeking a full-time Social Worker to deliver professional services to children and families in Banchory. The role involves working collaboratively with service users and other professionals, ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to quality service and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in partnership with service users and professionals.
• Experience in social work services to children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work services to children and families.
• Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies.
• Manage responsibilities under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act.

Job description

Job Description

Provide a professional field social work services to children, families, individuals and groups within current legislation, policies and procedures of Aberdeenshire Council through working in partnership with service users, other professionals and agencies within the wider community

Deeside Children & Families Social Work Team are based in Banchory and cover the area from Drumoak to Braemar. We are a very stable, friendly and established Team consisting of 5 full time Social Workers, 2 part time Social Workers, 3 Family Support Workers, 1 Local Area Co-Ordinator, 1 Administrative support worker and 1 Team Manager.

This post is a full time, permanent post. Working days are Monday - Friday

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation

Informal enquiries to Vicki Robertson - 01467533442

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of 2 references, 1 of which must be your current or most recent employer.