Social Worker, Whitburn Partnership Centre, 509.11 - WEL10819

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a qualified social worker for a fixed-term role. The post is 36 hours per week across 52.14 weeks per year, with a contract ending on 31 October 2027. You will be based in a busy practice team, promoting and protecting the wellbeing of vulnerable children and their families.

We support induction for new staff, regular supervision, a managed workload and a professional development plan with varied training opportunities. Degree in social work is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work or equivalent qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote and protect the wellbeing of vulnerable children and their families. Based in one of our busy practice teams with induction, supervision and professional development opportunities.

Education

Degree in social work

Job description

Job Advert 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 31st October 2027

In West Lothian we believe that all children should get the best start in life and should get the help they need when they need it.

You will be based in one of our busy practice teams promoting and protecting the wellbeing of vulnerable children and their families. We offer a supportive working environment with induction for new staff, regular planned supervision, a controlled workload and a professional development plan with varied training opportunities.

Degree in social work or equivalent qualification is essential.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.