An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a small team based in Dreghorn, North Ayrshire. You will be working alongside other social work staff and collaborating with parents and supporting services to undertake parenting assessments to determine whether children aged 0-2 years and their siblings, can safely return to parental care. The team adopt a strength- based approach and are passionate about working alongside parents in a trauma informed way, from a relationship-based perspective. We are looking for a part time Social Work Assistant (17.5 hours) with a minimum of two years post qualifying experience in Children and Families setting to complement the existing team., Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted in instalments from your wages following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit For further details on North Ayrshire Council's policy please visit
Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.
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As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:
Agile - 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations. May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires.
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