Job Details
Grade: 9A
Hourly Rate: £22.98 - £24.82
Salary: £41,950.13 - £45,308.13 pro rata per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Role Purpose
The Children and Families Duty Team is a fast paced environment which receives all referrals and concerns for children throughout the Scottish Borders local authority area.
As a social worker within the Duty Assessment Team you will practice in all communities in the Borders - linking in with multi-agency professional colleagues.
The Duty team considers all the information received - undertaking initial analysis of risk and need. This will include cases which meet the threshold for child protection measures.
You will provide advice, guidance and tailored interventions to families. You will work to ensure, wherever possible, that children and young people are helped to remain in their own homes and local communities.
We are looking for two social workers who will thrive within this dynamic, working environment.
Essential
Appropriate social work qualification at degree or diploma level (DipSW).
Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Driving Licence.
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Mardette Fenwick ( mardette.fenwick@scotborders.gov.uk ) or Di Porter ( dianne.porter@scotborders.gov.uk ).
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
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