Job Description
Post 1 - 35 hours per week.
Post 2 - 21 hours per week (salary will be pro-rata'd to the part-time hours worked).
You will work alongside social workers with the Community Care Older People's Team, para professionals and health professionals, undertaking assessment and care management within West Dumbartonshire's Integrated Adult Services. Social Workers will be required to operate as a Council Officer in adult protection work.
All Social Workers are considered to be and equipped as mobile workers and can operate throughout the West Dunbartonshire area from any Council premises. You will therefore be expected to travel throughout the Council area.
Responsibilities
Duties of the post include: providing a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation; undertaking assessments and reviews; responsibility for the care management/planning of individual packages of care; and undertaking joint working.
You will have experience in statutory Social Work services with a clear understanding of risk assessment. The ability to prioritise your workload and sound assessment and writing skills are also essential. You will be expected to record and monitor work using electronic case recording systems and must have the ability to use IT packages. Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the department's commitment to continuous improvement.
Requirements
You must hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council. Applications from Mental Health Officers and Practice Teachers are desirable. It is essential you are registered with SSSC/newly qualified workers to achieve registration with SSSC within 6 months of taking up role.
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
The Individual
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
1. Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits.
2. A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year.
3. Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support.
Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.
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