Social Work Assistant (Children) Full Time

Department: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: 13th January 2023

To  be part of the integral part  the Children and Families Social Work team working with individuals, families, carers and/or communities to support them  to achieve their outcomes . Working under the direction of a Practice Lead to facilitate and ensure the welfare and protection of looked after and accommodated children by providing transport and supervising contact with parents and/or other relevant persons. Direct engagement with children and their families will be key to the post.

You will provide advice, guidance and practical assistance to vulnerable children and their families as part of a wider Child’s Plan.  Tasks will also include participation in: assessments, care planning, monitoring and reviewing in the context of joint and multi-agency working as appropriate to the needs of service users and carers  to improve outcomes for children.  

It is desirable that the successful candidate will have worked extensively with children and families; including parenting support.

To deliver these services in accordance with current relevant legislation, Council and HSCP policies, procedures and standards and SSSC codes of conduct.

Applicants should note that:-

• This post is not suitable for job share.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with both children and adults.
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

The Individual

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If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:-

Jim Lusk, Practice Lead, H&L, Children, Families & Justice

Contact Telephone Number: 01436 657612 

Email:  [email protected]

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. 

Please also note that we do not accept CV’s, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page. 

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