Social Worker - ANG06439

Angus Council; Montrose (CO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Supervision & reflective practice

Learning and professional development

Employee wellbeing benefits

Impact on families and children

Job summary

Angus Council in Montrose is seeking a motivated Social Worker to join the Children, Families and Justice team in the Montrose and Brechin locality. You will assess needs, manage caseloads, and collaborate with children, families and partner agencies to promote safety and positive outcomes.

The role emphasises relationship-based practice, trauma-informed approaches, and participation in child protection processes.

Qualifications

• Holds a Degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Is registered, or eligible for registration, with the SSSC.
• Has experience of working with children, young people, and families.
• Demonstrates strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Is committed to strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Can build effective relationships and work collaboratively with professionals and agencies.
• Is organised, resilient, and able to manage competing demands within a busy service.
• You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of need and risk.
• Manage a varied caseload, including children in need, child protection, and looked after children.
• Develop and review child-centred plans that promote positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Participate in child protection investigations and multi-agency planning processes.
• Contribute to permanence planning and support children who are looked after.
• Prepare reports for Children's Hearings, court proceedings, and other statutory forums.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with legislation, policy, and professional standards.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Analytical skills

Report-writing skills

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship-building

Organisational resilience

Education

Degree/Diploma in Social Work

SSSC registration or eligible

Job description

Based at Montrose Town House, High Street, Montrose.

These jobs are workstyle 3.

You will have the opportunity to benefit from our flexible and agile working practices. This means you will work from a variety of locations including working from council buildings and you can work from home to best suit your work, meetings and collaboration.

Make a Positive Difference to the Lives of Children and Families.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and committed Social Worker to join the Children, Families and Justice team within the Montrose and Brechin Locality.

There are 2 positions available:

1 position is permanent and 1 position is temporary for up to 12 months from date of appointment.

You will be asked to indicate on your application form which position/s you are applying for.

As part of a supportive and experienced locality team, you will work with children, young people, and families to promote safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. We are looking for a practitioner who is passionate about relationship-based practice, values partnership working, and is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families.

The Role

• Undertake assessments of need and risk.
• Manage a varied caseload, including children in need, child protection, and looked after children.
• Develop and review child-centred plans that promote positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Participate in child protection investigations and multi-agency planning processes.
• Contribute to permanence planning and support children who are looked after.
• Prepare reports for Children's Hearings, court proceedings, and other statutory forums.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with legislation, policy, and professional standards.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice.
• Ongoing learning and professional development.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements where service needs allow.
• Access to employee wellbeing support and benefits.
• The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of local children and families.

Join Our Team

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated service committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families across the Montrose and Brechin communities.

Please note interviews will be held Tuesday, 15 December 2026.

Requirements

About You

• Holds a Degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Is registered, or eligible for registration, with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Has experience of working with children, young people, and families.
• Demonstrates strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Is committed to strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Can build effective relationships and work collaboratively with a range of professionals and agencies.
• Is organised, resilient, and able to manage competing demands within a busy service.
• You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

About Angus Council

In addition, please refer to the

"applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the

"welcome to Angus" documentand our website

https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.