Social Worker / Care Manager - ABS48515

Aberdeenshire Council; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council in Fraserburgh is seeking a qualified social worker to join the North Community Mental Health Team. The role is based in Fraserburgh with travel to cover Banff area approximately two days per week, enabling you to support local families and individuals in need.

The post requires PVG scheme membership or update, and an overseas criminal record check if applicable. A confirmed offer is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and two references from your current or most

Qualifications

• PVG scheme membership or update required.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check if spent time outside the UK in last 5 years.
• Minimum two references, one from current or most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Join the North Community Mental Health Team as a social worker in Fraserburgh.
• Travel to cover Banff area approximately two days per week.

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North Community Mental Health Team as a social worker. The role will be based in Fraserburgh, however due to the team catchment area some travel is anticipated including approximately 2 days covering the Banff area, weekly. If you would like any clarity on this job description, please do get in touch.

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: Lesley-Ann Smith - 01467 539267

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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 two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.