We are proud and passionate about the work we do.
We are proud to have a workforce with values that promote human rights, social justice and professional integrity. We recognise the importance of diversity within our organisation that reflects the communities we serve.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join our busy team. The Family Placement team is a well-established covering Fostering, Adoption, Kinship, and Supported Carers Services. The successful candidate will be required to carry an individual caseload, undertake duty on a rota basis, support resource provision for children in need of alternative care, mentor others and contribute towards service development.
Applications are welcomed from experienced registered Social Workers who meet our Advanced Practitioner criteria:
*commitment to undertake Post Graduate Qualification if successful
This is based on a Social WorkeWr committed to practicing at a higher level of competence derived from the accumulation of experience, level of expertise (academic and developmental) and the ability to confidently engage with situations that present greater risk and complexity. Supporting others to develop their knowledge and skills is also key to this role.
If selected for interview you will be asked to present evidence against the criteria that supports your application. All applicants will require to be registered with the SSSC, have a PVG and Social Work qualification.
Why you should consider Falkirk as the next step in your Social Work career.
We have a dynamic and forward-thinking workforce, who are committed to make a positive difference for people accessing services and living in our communities. Trauma informed, relationships and strengths based social work sits at the heart of our practice.
We promote a culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. This supports our mission to be recognised as a learning organisation promoting openness, creativity, and experimentation across the workforce.
We work hard to develop our staff and expose them to a wide range of opportunities. We encourage our workforce to acquire and share knowledge, information, and resources. We nurture innovation, including service co-design that’s shaped by lived experiences and we provide freedom to try new things, to risk failure and to learn from both mistakes, and promising and good practice.
We are proud to offer:
You will work 18.5 hours per week.
If successful you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
For an informal discussion please contact Alma Cope, Team Manager [email protected]
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