Social Worker - DEE06221

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

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a full-time Social Worker based in the United Kingdom. The role involves providing high-quality social work services to children and families, assisting in community safety, and working towards rehabilitation solutions. Candidates must have relevant social work qualifications and a commitment to improving outcomes for children. Remote work options are available, with some in-office requirements.

Qualifications

• Social Work Degree, CQSW, Dip SW, CSS (with appropriate option).
• Knowledge of child care and protection legislation.
• Experience working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality social work service to children and families.
• Assist children and families to live safely in the community.
• Work towards rehabilitation of children with their families.

Job description

Job Description

Working in a hybrid style, based at home and the Charleston Social Work office c/o Balgarthno School Campus, you will work full time, 37 hours per week.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Laura Robinson on 01382 436689 or email [e-mail]

Requirements

• Social Work Degree, CQSW, Dip SW, CSS (with appropriate option)

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective high quality social work service to children and families.
• Assist children and families to live safely in the community and prevent reception into care.
• Work with children in care towards rehabilitation with their families of origin or towards permanent placement with substitute families.

The Individual

• Demonstrate knowledge of child care and protection practice, legislation and be committed to multi‑agency working and bring a positive attitude to your work.
• Have experience of working with children and families and understand the needs of children who are ‘looked after’.
• Commitment to promotion of positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Communicate effectively with children, involving families and carers in decision making processes.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments within given timescales.
• Work beyond normal hours when needs of children and families require this.
• Be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council within a specified timeframe.
• Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007; preferred candidates required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment by Dundee City Council.