Social Worker - Children & Families (Flexible/Remote)

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

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.