Advert
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Children and Families Fieldwork
Social Worker
3 x 35 hours per week
permanent
£44,569 - £47,251 / £24.42 - £25.89 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
We are looking to appoint qualified Social Workers to join our well-established Children and Families Team. Applications will be welcomed from experienced and newly qualified workers.
You will be part of a small team covering the full range of statutory duties and will be expected to undertake standby duty on a rota basis. We will provide regular supervision and guidance within a supportive team.
Orkney Health and Care is committed to Getting it Right for Every Child. We are investing in our preventive work and whole family approaches on a multi-agency basis, with a renewed focus on evidence-based assessment and decision-making in permanence work.
We encourage and support our staff to develop their careers through local and national training opportunities and continuing professional development.
You will hold a degree or postgraduate qualification in Social Work, which allows registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker. You must be registered with SSSC, although applications from candidates currently in the process of registration may be considered.
You must be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the service.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children and adults.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Alanna Burns, Acting Service Manager, Children and Families Team on 01856 873535 ext. 2675 or alanna.burns@orkney.gov.uk.
Closing Date: Sunday 24 November 2024
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post in accordance with Council Policy.
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