Overview
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Location: Children\'s Residential Homes - Marchburn / Kingfield
Duration: Permanent. full time; Part time 18.5 hours
Job Purpose
To deliver a statutory social work service to promote and protect the welfare of vulnerable service users, their families and carers in need of care and/or protection. Create an environment where each service user is enabled to maximise their potential and to contribute to the service users’ social, physical and mental wellbeing and promote active citizenship in a holistic way.
Working within our children’s residential provision, the post holder will contribute to the provision of a recovery based ethos of care which allows young people to feel safe and protected. The post holder will be part of a skilled team supporting young people whose earlier experiences of adversity have impacted on their development.
Requirements
* CQSW/Diploma in Social Work
* SVQ Level 9 Residential Care or willingness to work towards in accordance with SSSC registration requirements
* SSSC Registration or equivalent
* Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
Responsibilities
* Demonstrate sound and current knowledge of theory and practice relevant to children and families
* Work effectively within a team and with a wide range of professionals to improve outcomes for children and young people
* Assess and manage risk
* Assess and communicate effectively with children and young people
* Interviewing and investigation skills
* Support others to develop independent living skills including budgeting, wellbeing and education/learning and employability
* Manage constant and often conflicting demands
* Make decisions and take responsibility for own practice, seeking advice and support as necessary
Additional Information
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation.
Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. For questions about jobs and our application/selection process, contact armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme We have guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who are eligible according to the scheme.
Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs
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