Social Worker, Whitburn Partnership Centre, 509.11 - WEL10819

West Lothian Council current; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a Social Worker for Whitburn Partnership Centre. The role is 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term until 31 October 2027.

You will work in one of our practice teams to promote and protect the wellbeing of vulnerable children and families. The successful candidate must have a Degree in social work, be registered with SSSC within six months, and may be required to join the PVG scheme before a formal offer.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Registration with SSSC required within six months of starting.
• PVG Scheme check may be required prior to offer.

Responsibilities

• Promote and protect the wellbeing of vulnerable children and families.
• Based in a busy practice team providing support and intervention.
• Induction, planned supervision, controlled workload and development opportunities.

Skills

Wellbeing promotion

Induction training

Teamwork

Education

Degree in social work

Job description

Social Worker, Whitburn Partnership Centre, 509.11 - WEL10819

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 31

st 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.

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC.SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.