Social Worker (Emergency Services) - GLA13651

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits to join a leading emergency social work service in Glasgow, where you'll play a vital role in supporting vulnerable individuals across various care groups. This position requires a qualified social worker with a strong background in child protection and the ability to navigate crisis situations effectively. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming social work services, and enjoy the chance to make a real difference in the community. If you possess excellent communication and negotiation skills and thrive in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with significant experience in child protection.
• Competence in liaising with partners and service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and services across all care groups.
• Work calmly in crisis situations within a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Child Protection

Crisis Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Child Protection Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Role: Social Worker (Emergency Services)

Location: GCHSCP, 100 Borron Street, Glasgow, G4 9XG

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours and Shift Pattern: 1 x 35 hrs and 2 x 12 hrs per week (see attached 4-week work pattern)

About Us

Glasgow is a thriving and vibrant city with excellent opportunities to join us and contribute towards helping all our neighbourhoods flourish. The Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) is on a journey to radically change the way in which Social Work delivers support and services.

Job Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1 full-time and 2 part-time Qualified Social Workers to join our Emergency Out of Hours Social Work Service, (Glasgow & Partners Emergency Social Work Service, G&PESWS). This is the largest out-of-hours social work service in Scotland, covering six local authorities within the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board area: Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, and Inverclyde.

The service covers all care groups and provides services including Mental Health Officer support, adult welfare and protection, and child welfare and protection. You will be a qualified social worker with significant experience in child protection, capable of working calmly in crisis situations within a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and written skills are essential, along with competence in liaising with partners, referrers, and service users. Working in Out of Hours requires excellent engagement and negotiation skills. While this role is for an experienced child protection worker, it is a generic role involving work across all care groups.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• A formal Child Protection qualification is advantageous.
• Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential on taking up the appointment. Candidates will need to pay for their PVG membership or scheme checks.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is mandatory. You must be registered or have applied within 3 months and be registered within 6 months of your start date. Currently, local authority staff are not required to pay SSSC fees.

Additional Information

These roles are excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended). Interviews are likely to take place on 3rd or 4th June 2025.

For more information or to discuss the role before applying, contact Karen Donoghue, Service Manager, via email: [e-mail].

Working for Us

Visit the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership website for more information.

Application Packs

Alternative application packs (e.g., Braille, audio, other languages) can be requested by calling 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted within 3 working days. Please ensure you request early to meet the application deadline.

Further Information

Note that Glasgow City Council is currently reviewing its pay and grading structure, which may impact current salary information in job adverts. For details, see GCC Job Evaluation.