Service: Health and Social Care Partnership
Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025
In Argyll and Bute, we place our children at the centre of all we do. We are committed to achieving the best by listening to and involving our children, families, and staff.
Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As an award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our diverse communities. Our purpose is to make Argyll and Bute a great place to live, work, and do business. We are committed to making the council a great place to have a career by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic culture, enabling our 5,000 colleagues to deliver services that help our region thrive. Join us to make a difference.
We have a well-established approach to GIRFEC and work closely with other professionals and services. The role offers a manageable caseload across the full range of Children and Families Social Work responsibilities, including CP, LAAC, and early intervention, within a supportive team that encourages professional development.
Whether you're an experienced worker seeking a positive change or a newly qualified worker looking to consolidate your learning, we seek enthusiastic social workers committed to high standards of practice and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.
Applicants should hold CQSW, BA (Hons) SWS, DipSW, or equivalent. They should also hold or be willing to apply for SSSC registration and PVG scheme membership.
Our employees contribute to the community and the future of Argyll and Bute. We offer benefits such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave, cycle to work scheme, gym and leisure discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and career development opportunities. We support flexible working arrangements where possible.
We care about our people and the environment, implementing initiatives like employee recognition, environmental policies, and more.
Learn more about our initiatives here: Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy.
We value work-life balance and will consider flexible working requests, balancing service quality with individual needs.
Applicants should note that:
* We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
* This post is not suitable for job sharing.
* The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
* This post requires PVG membership for working with children and adults.
* You may need to participate in standby or out-of-hours services.
* Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is required.
To apply, click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
For questions, contact Stacey Ellis, Social Work Team Manager, at 01369 800376 or Stacey.Ellis@argyll-bute.gov.uk. Please note, applications must be submitted via the 'Apply Now' button; we do not accept CVs.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to reflect the community we serve. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Learn more about our policies on Equality & Diversity.
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