Trauma-Informed Social Worker for Thrive & Substance Use

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Adult Thrive and Mental Health and Substance Use teams in Edinburgh. The post covers the Southeast Thrive and the Mental Health and Substance Use areas and operates in a multidisciplinary setting to support adults, their families and carers.

You will apply trauma-informed, strengths-based social work, with regular supervision and a commitment to safeguarding and recovery-oriented practice in a busy urban environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with professional registration.
• PVG Scheme membership required or update.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory tasks including assessments and support planning.
• Carry out risk assessment and risk management and Carers’ assessments.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to balance risk and need with choices and rights.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship building

Strengths-based social work

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Adult Thrive and Mental Health and Substance Use teams in Edinburgh. The post covers the Southeast Thrive and the Mental Health and Substance Use areas and operates in a multidisciplinary setting to support adults, their families and carers.

You will apply trauma-informed, strengths-based social work, with regular supervision and a commitment to safeguarding and recovery-oriented practice in a busy urban environment.