Job Description
Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £21.14 - £23.56
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Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications and salary placed within the advertised scale.
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Days and hours of work:
Working days are negotiable, flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
Start date is still to be confirmed.
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East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership is dedicated to serving a vibrant, semi-rural community of approximately 110,000 residents. With excellent road and rail connections, we are easily accessible from Fife, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Social Worker to join our Adult Social Work Team. Our team supports adults in a variety of circumstances with a range of needs, including older adults, individuals with acute and enduring mental health needs, physical disabilities, and autism.
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As a Social Worker in our team, you will play a crucial role in assessment, case management, and review whilst ensuring and supporting the crucial delivery of care to those most at risk.
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You will also contribute to fulfilling our responsibilities under Adult Support and Protection legislation and take part in our fast-paced and effective duty system.
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We are looking for someone with excellent communication and assessment skills, who can work flexibility across a range of team responsibilities within a supportive, dynamic team as well as autonomously when required.
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Interviews will take place on the 8th & 9th July 2025. Interviews will preferably be conducted in person; however, we can accommodate virtual interviews where necessary.
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Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.
Job Details
To provide an effective service to service users and carers, promoting a high standard of practice, in accordance with statutory obligations, policies and procedures.
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Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
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The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Education/Qualifications
Essential: Approved qualification in Social Work, and SSSC registration.
Those with international Social Work qualifications should not apply unless they are fully registered with the SSSC.
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Driving Licence
Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability).
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PVG Requirements
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
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All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
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Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
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Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us.
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
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Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.