Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Social Worker (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC
£45, - £49,
Almondbank House, Perth
As our new Social Worker, you will:
1. Undertake assessments of need and risk and take a lead role in the implementation of plans to deliver care, protection and support to children, young people, and their families, and promote their wellbeing in the community.
2. Work collaboratively with partner agencies to build the capacity of people using services.
3. Make assessments in relation to child protection referrals, carry out investigations and make recommendations related to child protection procedures.
4. Assess and make recommendations about whether compulsory measures of supervision are necessary.
5. Assess and make recommendations about whether a child should be accommodated away from home.
6. Assess and make recommendations for children who may require permanent alternative family care.
7. Provide the social work contribution to any review of the needs of children and young people, including recommendations on behalf of the Council to Children’s Hearings and Courts.
8. Plan rehabilitation and provide support to looked after and accommodated children.
9. Provide written reports and records as required.
This post may be suitable for candidates who have recently completed their Social Work Degree but have not yet graduated. In this circumstance, a Social Work Assistant contract will be offered until you receive your qualifying certificate and are eligible to register with the SSSC as a Social Worker.
Skills & Experience Required
10. A degree in Social work or equivalent as recognised by the SSSC.
11. Post qualifying certificate in Child Protection or a willingness to undertake this in future.
12. Experience of direct work with children and families.
13. Child protection experience.
14. Knowledge of child-care law and policy.
15. Relevant/Transferable experience.
16. An ability to undertake collaborative work with other disciplines.
17. An ability to work within professional boundaries.
18. An ability to work well as a member of a team.
19. Ability to undertake ‘risk assessment‘ of activities.
20. Ability to analyse information and draw out recommendations.
21. Ability to work towards resolving problems independently.
22. Understanding of when to refer problems to the appropriate person.
23. An ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families.
24. Registration with the SSSC.
25. You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
We are looking for a practitioner who is empathetic and passionate about working with children and their families, who can demonstrate skill in using rights based practice and who can carry out their role with compassion and integrity.
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Here's what we can offer you:
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27. Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as ,
28. Access to a range of and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.
Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.