To provide an effective service to service users and their families/carers, promoting a high standard of practice, in accordance with statutory obligations, policies and procedures., Essential: Approved qualification in Social Work, and SSSC registration. Those with international Social Work qualifications should not apply unless they are fully registered with the SSSC. Driving Licence Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle
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* Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability).
PVG/Disclosure Requirements This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council. Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
We are seeking an experienced Social Work Practitioner to join our innovative and highly motivated Whole Family Well-being Team. The successful candidate must be committed to agile and dynamic transformational change to ensure that families can live well in their community and receive the right support, at the right time, in the right way. You will be a kind, compassionate and trauma informed team player. You will be working within a cohesive team who have skills and experiences across a diverse range of professions and systems. Creative thinking, a 'can do' perspective and a commitment to engaging in quality improvement methodologies is a must. You will be able to work on your own initiative, have excellent communication skills and experience of supervising Family Outreach Workers. The successful candidate will also have a proven track record of building positive and respectful working relationships with partners.
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications and salary placed within the advertised scale. Hourly rate of pay: £21.14 - £23.56 Temporary until 31st March 2026. Days and hours of work: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 Starting and finishing times are flexible. To start asap., Aberdeenshire Council £47,117 - £49,198 per year - £47,117 - £49,198 per year, Highland Council £42,879 - £46,410 per year - £42,879 - £46,410 per year