Job Description
Social Worker – Children and Families team – NQSW welcome
Clackmannanshire Council's Children & Families Social Work Service is committed to achieving positive, meaningful outcomes for children and young people who require care and protection. We are passionate about delivering high‑quality, trauma‑informed practice that places children and families at the centre of everything we do.
Our service is actively embedding The Promise, UNCRC, GIRFEC, and the National Child Protection Guidance, alongside the Safe and Together Model, which is being implemented across the Local Authority. We firmly believe in the power of strength‑based, relational social work and are dedicated to supporting children and families affected by adult and childhood trauma, including where relationships and parental capacity may be compromised.
Responsibilities
To provide a statutory Social Work Service in accordance with the provisions of relevant legislation and national and local guidelines.
To assume case management responsibilities specific to the Service, carrying out assessment of service users’ needs and risks, following Service procedures and delivering direct interventions to individuals and small groups as part of a programme of interventions. The role will also involve participating in structured consultation/supervision sessions and representing the Social Work Service in multi‑disciplinary forums, all in accordance with Council or hosted stakeholder arrangements, through a Service Level Agreement or Partnership arrangement.
Induction & Development (for Newly Qualified Social Workers)
We have developed an innovative and comprehensive induction programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers, including:
* Regular NQSW support groups.
* Opportunities to build confidence and competence across teams.
* Structured guidance to support your transition into professional practice.
Essential Qualifications
* Degree in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, or CSS.
* Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Additional Requirements
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and / or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. You will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment. If your salary is over £38,000 per annum, the cost of the PVG application will be deducted from your first pay.
Benefits
Clackmannanshire Council is a Living Wage Accredited Employer.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. For this vacancy, we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.
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