Social Worker – MID06306 Full Time

Job Vacancy

To provide a high quality, systemic service to respond to the needs of children and their families at the earliest opportunity and within statutory and service guidelines.

To be accountable for work undertaken with children and families, which includes assessing needs, planning and delivering focused interventions to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes for all.

Deliver high quality social work practice within a spectrum of early intervention, effective support and the protection of every child, as directed by the line manager and in line with the principles of getting it right for every child.

Plan work activities taking into account the needs to prioritise tasks, meeting statutory requirements to ensure best outcomes for children and their families.

Work with families and carers, undertake assessments and observations and gather information from children, families, carers and other agencies. Analyse, summarise and evaluate this information to provide a holistic assessment of a child’s and his/her family’s needs in line with statutory and service guidelines.

Work closely with other members of the team to discuss and devise a clear action plan and implement interventions with children and their families, in their homes.

Build positive, co-operative working relationships with service users and families, colleagues and partner agencies.

Collaborate with partner agencies on project and service developments that promote positive outcomes for children and their families.

Actively contribute to team meetings, supervision meetings and staff development sessions.

Any other appropriate duties as requested by management, commensurate with the grade of the post.

Essential:

• BA Social Work qualification or equivalent DipSW, CQSW and SSSC registration.

The job holder also needs to be able to demonstrate an understanding or experience of:

• Legal frameworks and the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities relevant to the service area;
• National and local practice, policy, procedure and legislation relevant to the post;
• Have knowledge and understanding of a range of systemic interventions and methodologies such as attachment, child development, systemic support, relationship-based approach, motivational interviewing techniques and the impact of trauma.

Desirable:

• Post-qualifying experience working with children and families;
• Child Welfare and Protection Certificate, or demonstrate a commitment to work towards it;
• Joint Investigative Interview Certificate, or demonstrate a commitment to work towards it.

A working knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques.

CLOSING DATE – Monday 26th August

INTERVIEW DATE – Wednesday 18th September

Job Advert

Position Title: Social Worker

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Eskdaill Court

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £40,349.75 per annum. 

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults or children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.