Social Worker, Loch Leven Community Campus, Muirs, Kinross - PKC12647

Perth and Kinross Council; Milnathort; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth and Kinross Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker for a fixed-term role at Loch Leven Community Campus. This position involves conducting assessments and care planning, with a focus on enhancing lives in the community. Benefits include a generous leave package and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

6 public holidays and an additional discretionary day

Eligibility to join pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working arrangements

Access to various benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Adult Care is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out outcome-focused assessments and care planning.
• Travel across Perth and Kinross required.

Skills

Outcome-focused assessments

Care planning

UK driving licence

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Social Worker, Loch Leven Community Campus, Muirs, Kinross - PKC12647

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job; it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

Main Purpose of the Role

We currently have the following opportunity:

Social Worker - (Fixed Term up to 1 year) - PKC12647
£44,223- £47,170
Loch Leven Community Campus, Muirs, Kinross

A vacancy has arisen within our Adult Care Social Work Team based at the Loch Leven Community Campus. This post is a maternity cover.

We are looking for a qualified social worker. Experience of working in Adult Care is desirable but not essential.

Skills & Experience Required

• The role involves carrying out outcome-focused assessments, reviews, and associated care planning.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires travel across Perth and Kinross.
• A Social Work Degree is required.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in delivering our key priorities. In your application and interview, you will be asked to describe situations demonstrating these values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and consider joining our team!

What we offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 public holidays and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies and work/life balance initiatives, including Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, volunteering days, and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to various benefits

We support flexible working arrangements where possible. Discuss options with the recruiting manager. We value a healthy work-life balance and provide training and support for professional development.

Next Steps

We encourage you to contact Kirsty Hynd, Team Leader - HSCP - South/Kinross, at 07771 527313 to learn more. Click “APPLY NOW” to submit your application.

External candidates should provide contact details for 2 references, including email addresses, one of which should be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from all, including former armed forces personnel/reservists, and are a Disability Confident employer. We guarantee interviews for applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria. For reasonable adjustments, contact the hiring manager or Recruitment Team at [phone] or [e-mail].

Working with children and/or protected adults is a regulated role. Under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, you will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. If you have lived overseas for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check is required. Employment is contingent upon passing these checks, along with verifying qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK.

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