Social Worker - DEE06735

Dundee City Council; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Home working

Job summary

Dundee City Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join a hybrid team, based at home and The Crescent office, for a full-time 37-hours-per-week role. The post involves delivering high-quality social work services to children and families and requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.

You will engage with multi-agency partners, undertake comprehensive assessments within set timescales, and be prepared to work outside standard hours when needed.

Qualifications

• Social Work Degree or equivalent.
• CQSW, Dip SW, or CSS with option.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council within the required timeframe.

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.

Skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication with children & families

Risk assessment

Education

Social Work Degree

CQSW

Dip SW

CSS (with option)

Job description

Job Description

Working in a hybrid style, based at home and The Crescent office, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Bernadette Black on 01382 438275 or email [e-mail]

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

You will provide an effective high quality social work service to children and families. You will assist children and families to live safely in the community and so prevent reception into care. You will work with children in care towards rehabilitation with their families of origin or towards permanent placement with substitute families.

The Individual

You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of child care and protection practice, legislation and be committed to multi-agency working and bring a positive attitude to your work. You will have experience of working with children and families and understand the needs of children who are looked after'. You will have commitment to promotion of positive outcomes for children and young people. You must be able to communicate effectively with children, involving families and carers in decision making processes. You will have the ability to undertake comprehensive assessments within given timescales. You will be able to work beyond normal hours when needs of children and families require this. You must 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.