Job Description
Working in a hybrid style, based at home and 5 City Square, you will work part time, 30 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 at caroline.wright@dundeecity.gov.uk.
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.
3. Contribute to the improvement and development of service provision.
The Individual
You will have experience of partnership working, working knowledge of Children’s Services legislation, policies and guidance, particularly in fostering, kinship, adoption, and permanence work. This includes experience with fostering and permanence panels and report writing associated with Panel work.
You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and have good organisational and presentation skills. You should be flexible 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.
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