Social Worker (Familiy Team), Alness - HGH17532

HIGHLAND COUNCIL; Wellington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Family Team in Alness. This permanent position involves providing essential social work services to children and families, ensuring their safety and well-being. The role requires a qualified professional registered with the Scottish Social Services Council, who is committed to making a positive impact in the community. Join a multi-disciplinary team that values diversity and inclusivity, and be part of an organization that prioritizes the welfare of children and families in need. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about social work and community service.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Social Worker.
• Qualification recognized by SSSC as equivalent to DipSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide Social Work Service to children and families.
• Contribute to risk management and public protection.

Skills

Social Work

Risk Management

Child Protection

Education

Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Social Worker (Family Team)

Location: Alness

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £42,879 - £46,410 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact: Person: Katie McMillan Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: Provide a Social Work Service to children, families, and other carers. This includes services to looked after children and those on the Child Protection Register. Services are provided as part of a local Family Team, in the context of the Highland Practice Model. The Family Team is multi-disciplinary and offers universal and additional health, social care, and child protection services.

Contribute to risk management & public protection.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support at T: 01955 608279 (24-hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

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The Highland Council values diversity, fostering creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email, unless otherwise specified. Please check your emails regularly, including junk/spam folders.

Requirements

• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council on the ‘Social Worker’ part of the Register.
• Hold a qualification recognized by the SSSC as equivalent to the Diploma in Social Work (DipSW).
• Willingness and ability to travel efficiently between various work locations within Highland to meet operational requirements.