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The purpose of the job is to provide a professional social work service as part of an operational team, based in Children & Families Social Work.
The main duties of the Senior Social Worker (Children & Families) are to undertake a range of statutory duties in relation to:
1. Children and Young People at risk of abuse and requiring protection;
2. Children requiring to be Looked After at home or accommodated, taking account of the corporate parenting responsibility of all agencies;
3. Children in Need.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
Additional Information
* The grade of this post is L
* Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum
* Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
* Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
* The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of the agreed start date
* A relocation package does not apply to this post
* We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
* You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
* We are happy to talk flexible working
During the application process, you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
This post is based at Hayfield House, Lerwick, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Elinor Thompson, Team Leader - 01595744438 - elinor.thompson@shetland.gov.uk
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
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