Social Worker - Fostering, Adoption, Kinship, After Care, Children with Disabilities and Unpaid Carers Team £45 per hour + free accommodation Location: OrkneyContract: Temporary, Full-timePay: £45 per hour + free accommodationWorking Pattern: Flexible arrangements may be available
Seven Resourcing are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a specialist Children and Families team in Orkney. This is a full-time temporary position offering a competitive hourly rate alongside accommodation support, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking both professional development and a unique working environment.
In this role, you will work across a range of services including fostering, adoption, kinship care, aftercare, children with disabilities, and support for unpaid carers, contributing to high-quality, person-centred social work practice.
Key Responsibilities of the Social Worker:
* Undertake comprehensive assessments across fostering, adoption, kinship, and children's services
* Support children, young people, families, and carers through tailored care planning
* Manage a varied caseload across multiple service areas
* Contribute to permanency planning, including adoption and long-term care arrangements
* Carry out safeguarding assessments and contribute to child protection processes
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies
* Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports
* Participate in meetings, reviews, and case conferences
* Promote positive outcomes, stability, and wellbeing for children and families
Applicant Requirements:
* Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA/BSc/MSc in Social Work, CQSW, or DipSW)
* Registered with the SSSC
* Minimum 2 years' post-qualifying experience in children and families social work
* Experience across fostering, adoption, kinship, or related services is highly desirable
* Strong understanding of child protection legislation and frameworks
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain)
* Ability to work independently in a remote or island-based setting
* Full UK driving licence (and ability to travel locally where required)
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