Job Description
Social Worker REF: HSCP/83231
Salary: Grade 8 £42,924 - £45,451
Location: The James Watt Building, 105 Dalrymple Street, Greenock
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our Family Based Care Team.
The Family Based Care Team plays a key role in ensuring Inverclyde provides high-quality, trauma-informed family-based care options for all children who cannot safely remain in their homes. As a Social Worker within the team, you will be responsible for conducting high standards of assessment and support to kinship, fostering, and adoptive families.
You will also be involved in recruiting new foster carers and prospective adoptive carers.
Inverclyde is a great place to work, offering opportunities to make a quick impact and diversify your experience.
If you're interested, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Emma Bilsland, Service Manager, at 01475 715365 or emma.bilsland@inverclyde.gov.uk.
The attached recruitment pack includes further information about Inverclyde HSCP, the Person Specification, and the Job Description detailing the required qualifications, skills, and competencies.
Inverclyde Council offers benefits including flexible working, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support. More details are available in our Employee Benefits Booklet on the website.
Important Applicant Information:
* Please read the Essential Applicant Information before submitting your application.
* Check your emails regularly after applying, as all communication will be by email, including interview invites and offers. Ensure your email can receive messages from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council.
* Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer.
* We value diversity and encourage applications from all community members.
* Interviews are based on the Council's competency model, details of which can be found at the provided link.
http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-the-council/council-induction
Vetting by Disclosure Scotland
If working in regulated roles, a PVG check is required, with costs paid by the successful candidate. Other posts may require a Standard or Basic Disclosure.
Regulatory Bodies
If registration with a regulatory body (e.g., HCPC, SSSC) is required, it must be maintained, including paying any fees.
Further Assistance
Alternative application formats are available. Contact the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or Human.Resources@inverclyde.gov.uk.
Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists
Applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists are welcomed, as skills are transferable.
Disability Confident
We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Flexible Working
Options include Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid, and Flexible Retirement. Details are in the Flexible Working Policy on our website.
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