Social Worker (Children and Families), Various across Highland (15 vacancies)

Highland Council; Alness; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Social Workers to join their team in the Highlands. This role focuses on supporting children and families through a restorative model of practice, ensuring safety and well-being. The team is dedicated to making a real difference, utilizing innovative approaches and providing excellent support for newly qualified social workers. With a commitment to diversity and equality, this is an opportunity to engage in meaningful work that impacts lives positively. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent Employee Benefits

Support for Newly Qualified Social Workers

Diversity and Equality Commitment

Disability Confident Employer

Qualifications

• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Social Worker.
• Experience working with children and families in a supportive role.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families through restorative practices.
• Utilize models such as Safe and Together for effective interventions.

Skills

Engagement Skills

Understanding of Looked After Care

Experience with Children and Families

Education

Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)

Job description

Location: Various Locations within The Highland Council

Salary: £42,879 - £46,410 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Job Description

Post Title: Social Worker (Children and Families) x 15 vacancies

Location: Various across Highland

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £42,879 - £46,410 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Kath Adair
Email: [e-mail]

Purpose

We aim to keep children and families together safely through our Families 1st Strategy, based on a restorative model of practice. We utilize models such as ‘Safe and Together’, ‘Safe and Meaningful Contact’, and ‘Together or Apart’. Our team includes therapeutic life story practitioners and specialists in Scottish Child Interview Model, Kinship, and Family Group Decision Making.

Highland Council was awarded Bairns’ Hoose affiliate status in October 2023, providing trauma-informed venues for children across the Highlands, ensuring access to recovery, support, and justice. We have dedicated Children’s Rights and Participation Officers and use tools like Mind of My Own to incorporate children’s voices.

We support newly qualified social workers through our supported year program, ensuring they meet CPL requirements and transition effectively into the workforce. Our terms & conditions are excellent, with a range of employee benefits.

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of children and families in the Highlands, apply online or contact Kath Adair at [e-mail] for an informal discussion.

To apply, please APPLY ONLINE. If you need an offline application pack, contact HR Transactions Team at 01955 608279 (24-hour voicemail), quoting the post reference number.

We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Shortlisted applicants will usually be contacted by email. Please check your inbox and spam folders regularly.

Requirements

• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Social Worker, with a qualification recognized as equivalent to the Diploma in Social Work (DipSW).
• Experience working successfully with children and families, with strong engagement skills and understanding of ‘Looked After’ care and Children’s Hearings.