Social Worker (Adult Services) Full Time

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay:  £19.15-£21.44
Candidates will be salary placed within the scale and assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications.

Days and hours of work:
Monday – Friday, flexible working.
To start asap.

The Community Review Team  is responsible for the quality assurance  of services received by people  being supported by Care at Home providers. Social Workers  within the team carry out individual reviews with service users to ensure care and support maximises people’s independence and is delivered cost effectively. Social workers also carry out duties relating to Adult Support and Protection.

Please Note:
In line with current Government guidance, any PVG costs associated with this role will be paid for by the Scottish Government.  There will be no charge to the applicant.

Job Details

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.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under ‘Job Attachments’) for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job.  You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form.  You must ensure you meet every ‘essential’ criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work.  Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.  Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Education/Qualifications
Degree in Social Work (or other recognised Social Work Qualification, ie. CQSW, Dip SW, CCETSW).
Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential to manage the workload of this post*
(*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.

Please Note:
In line with current guidance, any PVG costs associated with this role will be paid for by the Scottish Government.  There will be no charge to the applicant.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UKwebsite.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:  www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on [email protected]

Please note: We do not accept CV’s (either electronically or by mail).  All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form.  Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.