Social Worker, Various Locations, 510.34 - WEL10957

West Lothian Council current; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is recruiting a Social Worker to support vulnerable children and families across multiple locations. You will work in a busy practice team, promoting and protecting wellbeing, with induction, supervision, and a structured development plan.

The post requires SSSC registration within six months of start, and PVG scheme considerations; it is designated as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children/Protected Adults under PVG.

Qualifications

• Registration with SSSC is required within six months of start.
• PVG Scheme check may be required before offer.
• This post is Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under PVG.

Responsibilities

• Promote and protect the wellbeing of vulnerable children and families.
• Work in a busy practice team with supervision and workload support.
• Ensure induction and professional development opportunities are provided.

Job description

Social Worker, Various Locations, 510.34 - WEL10957

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent

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.

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

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.