Social Worker - DEE06068

Dundee City Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Scotland is looking for a full-time social worker to provide high-quality services to young people and families. The role involves rehabilitation of youth in care, conducting assessments, and engaging with families. Applicants must have a Social Work Degree and the ability to register with the Scottish Social Services Council. This position offers a hybrid working style, combining home and office work.

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work Degree, Dip SW or equivalent.
• Experience working with young people and families.
• Ability to register with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality social work service.
• Assist families in living safely in the community.
• Work towards rehabilitation of young people with their families.

Skills

Experience working with adolescents

Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments

Positive relational skills with colleagues

Commitment to engaging families

Flexibility to work beyond normal hours

Education

Social Work Degree or Dip SW

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.