Working in a hybrid style, based at home and 5 City Square, you will work full time, 37 hours per week in the Fostering, Adoption, Permanence and Kinship Team.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Caroline Wright via email.
Requirements
You will have a degree or Post Graduate qualification in Social Work.
Responsibilities
1. Operate statutory panel systems and decision-making meetings for children requiring alternative permanent care and for the foster care service.
2. Maintain oversight of practice in this area and contribute to improving and developing service provision.
The Individual
You will have experience of partnership working, a working knowledge of Children’s Services legislation, policies, and guidance, especially related to fostering, kinship, adoption, and permanence work, including fostering and permanence panels. Knowledge of report writing associated with Panel work is also required.
You should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and have good organisational and presentation skills.
You must be willing to work hours according to the needs of the job.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment by Dundee City Council.
Additional Information
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As a Disability Confident employer, we generally offer an interview to any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. Please note that during high-volume, seasonal, and peak recruitment times, the number of interviews offered may be limited. For more details, visit Disability Confident.
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