Location: Stirling High School Torbrex Farm Road Stirling, FK8 2PA
Salary: £44,562 - £47,265 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Description
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Stirling Council is changing, just as Stirling is changing. We are transforming how we work and deliver our services. Working with our community planning partners, Stirling Council is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for every child who lives in the Stirling area. The “Stirling Plan” is clear, with an ambitious vision for the area to be somewhere everyone can thrive.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic qualified Social Workers who, will join the Children with Disability team, to progress the transitions for young people with a complex disability in to the Adult World. We are looking for a motivated social worker, who has a keen interest in this area of work. to assist us to make the transition from GIRFEC to GOREF. They need to be committed to making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. This opportunity is full time,
You will work as part of a team of Social Work and Family Support staff in their efforts to identify and address local need and risk, to promote community wellbeing and safety. Within Stirling we want to significantly improve the experience for children and young people in our care and to utilise all of the strengths within the wider family and wider community, ultimately shifting the balance of care.
You will carry a workload, focused on the transition of young people who are moving into the adult world. Working closely with families, education, adult colleagues ,service providers and external agencies to ensure a smooth, seamless transition into the adult world
Along with excellent written and oral communication skills, you will have a working knowledge of GIRFEC, relevant legislation and have proven organisational skills, along with the ability to be flexible in your response to demands as required. You will be expected to work with a certain amount of autonomy but will be accountable to the responsible Team Leader.
We are also looking for staff who will work to and embrace the principles and values of the Promise in Scotland.
Applicants must either - possess a Degree / Diploma in Social Work or equivalent, or be Social Work students due to qualify and be registered with SSSC.
Full UK driving licence is essential for that post.
Previous candidates do not need to apply.
Requirements
The Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
* Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
* Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
* Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
* Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
* Access to Health & Wellbeing support
* Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Lift share Scheme
* Car Lease Scheme
* Technology Benefit Scheme
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
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