Social Worker — Assessment & Care Management (Hybrid)

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and home working

Flexible working

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Social Worker for Assessment and Care Management in the South East Team. The role involves carrying out assessments of adults and networks, balancing risk with rights, and working within a multidisciplinary team.

Hybrid and home working options are available in agreement with the Line Manager. The post requires a Social Work degree and registration or active registration with the SSSC.

Qualifications

• You must hold a degree/diploma or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• You must be registered or in the process of registering with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• PVG Scheme required prior to offer; PVG fee paid by us.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessment of needs to identify how best to support adults and their networks.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to balance risk, need, rights and choices.
• Provide advice, support, guidance and, if necessary, interventions for adults at risk of harm.
• Participate in regular supervision and ongoing training.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Empathy

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with SSSC

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Social Worker for Assessment and Care Management in the South East Team. The role involves carrying out assessments of adults and networks, balancing risk with rights, and working within a multidisciplinary team.

Hybrid and home working options are available in agreement with the Line Manager. The post requires a Social Work degree and registration or active registration with the SSSC.