Social Worker - DEE06149

Dundee City Council; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency in Scotland is seeking a part-time Social Worker to assist vulnerable individuals in the community through care management tasks. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess strong communication skills. This role requires expertise in assessing needs and collaborating with various professionals. Flexibility and the ability to work in a team are essential as well as knowledge of relevant legislation. The position operates in a hybrid model between home and Claverhouse East.

Qualifications

• Experience in social work values and assessing needs.
• Knowledge of community care and physical disabilities.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining vulnerable people in the community.
• Conduct assessments of individual needs.
• Negotiate flexible care packages and monitor care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT/PC competence

Ability to work in teams

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

Working in a hybrid style, based at home and Claverhouse East, Jack Martin Way, you will work part time, 24 hours per week.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Debbie O'Rourke on 07951931457 or email [e-mail]

Requirements

You will have a Degree in Social Work, CQSW, Dip SW,CSS (with appropriate option).

Responsibilities

You will assist in maintaining vulnerable people in the community by providing a range of care management tasks. These include the assessment of individual need, the negotiation of flexible packages of care, and the monitoring and reviewing of individual care packages.

The Individual

You will have experience and knowledge of social work values, a working knowledge of assessing needs, working with other professionals and third sector agencies, an interest in working with physical disabilities and older adults and knowledge of community care.

You will have good verbal and written communication and an ability to work effectively with a variety of other agencies. You will have IT/PC competence, knowledge of Person Centred Planning, Personal Outcomes Approaches and the ability to prioritise workloads and meet challenges and deadlines are also essential.

You will be able to build good, trusting relationships with service users, colleagues and other professional staff and be flexible in your approach to work. You will be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Knowledge of Children and Adult Support and Protection legislation and Adults with incapacity Legislation is also required.

You must be able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within specified timescale.

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.