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Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

In Argyll and Bute, we place our children at the centre of all we do. We are committed to achieving the best by listening to and involving our children, families, and staff.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As an award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our diverse communities. Our purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be—where people want to live, work, and do business. We are dedicated to making the council a great place to have a career by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture, enabling our 5,000 colleagues to deliver services that help our region thrive. Join us to make a difference.

We have a well-established approach to GIRFEC and work closely with other professionals and services. This post offers the opportunity to manage a manageable caseload across various Children and Families Social Work responsibilities, including Child Protection, Looked After and Accommodated Children (LAAC), and early intervention, within a supportive team that encourages professional development.

Whether you are an experienced social worker seeking a positive change or a newly qualified worker wanting broad social work experience, we are looking for enthusiastic professionals committed to high standards of practice and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.

Applicants should hold CQSW, BA (Hons) SWS, DipSW, or equivalent qualifications.

Willingness to apply for SSSC registration and PVG scheme membership is required.

Our employees contribute to the daily and long-term wellbeing of Argyll and Bute. We offer various benefits, including a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave, cycle-to-work scheme, gym discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for career growth. We embrace flexible working arrangements where possible.

We care about our people and the environment, implementing initiatives like employee recognition, environmental policies, and more.

Learn more about our initiatives: Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy.

We promote a healthy work-life balance and consider flexible working requests to support this, ensuring service quality is maintained.

This is a temporary position until 25th April 2026.

• Flexible working arrangements are welcome to discuss.
• This post is not suitable for job sharing.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies.
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership is required.
• This is a temporary post, possibly filled on secondment basis for experience and career development, subject to managerial approval. Refer to secondment guidance.
• You may be required to participate in standby or out-of-hours services.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is required.

To apply, click on the Apply Now button at the top of the page.

For questions, contact:

Stacey Ellis - Social Work Team Manager

Telephone: 01369 800376

Email: Stacey.Ellis@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Please note: Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button; CVs are not accepted.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to being an employer of choice, championing diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. More about our commitments can be found in our Equality & Diversity Policy.