Social Worker - NAY16178

North Ayrshire Council; Largs; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Scotland is seeking a temporary Social Worker for a 6-month term. The ideal candidate will manage case loads for older adults and participate in adult support and protection interventions. Interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. The position focuses on providing care management for community members with physical disabilities, ensuring compliance with statutory duties. Experience in social work is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct care management and reviews for older adults.
• Experience in adult support and protection interventions.
• Understanding of relevant statutory duties and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage case loads for older adults and adults with disabilities.
• Participate in statutory duties under adult support and protection.
• Collaborate with the locality social work team.

Job description

Job Summary

This is a temporary position for 6 months. Please note that this is a re-advert of NAY16028, and previous applicants need not re-apply as they will not be considered.

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For more information, visit important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.gov.uk)

You will be part of a locality Social Work team responsible for the Care Management and review of older adults and adults with physical disabilities living within the community. You will carry a case load and participate in Adult Support and Protection interventions and other relevant statutory duties.

For more details, see the attached Role Profile below.

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Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural-based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour-based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours (north-ayrshire.gov.uk)

Additional Information

References

PVG (Adults)

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment.

Our Workstyles: This post has been allocated the workstyle: Agile - 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations. May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires.