Social Worker - DEE06068

Dundee City Council; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Dundee is seeking a Social Worker to provide high-quality support to young people and their families. The role includes working hybrid, providing rehabilitation services, and ensuring positive outcomes for children. Candidates must have a Social Work degree and experience with adolescents. This role requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council and may involve working beyond normal hours.

Qualifications

• You must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Ability to work beyond normal hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work service to young people and families.
• Assist young people to live safely in the community.
• Work towards rehabilitation with families or alternative placements.

Skills

Experience working with adolescents

Comprehensive assessment skills

Ability to engage families and carers

Education

Social Work Degree, Dip SW or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Working in a hybrid style, based at home and city centre office, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Viki Simpson on 01382 434011 or email [e-mail]

Requirements

You will have a Social Work Degree, Dip SW or equivalent.

Responsibilities

You will provide an effective high-quality social work service to young people and families. You will assist young people and families to live safely in the community and prevent reception into care. You will work with young people in care towards rehabilitation with their families of origin or towards permanent placement within alternative accommodation.

The Individual

You will have experience working with adolescents and their families and be able to undertake comprehensive assessments. You will be able to work to fixed timescales and relate positively with colleagues in Social Work and other agencies. You will understand the needs of young people who are looked after, have a commitment to engaging families and carers in decision-making processes, and to promoting positive outcomes for children and young people. You must be available to work beyond normal hours when the needs of children and families require this. You will have the ability to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council within a specified timeframe. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.