Social Worker (Whole Systems & Youth Justice) (Temporary) (Full Time) – REN09864 Full Time

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 This is an opportunity to join one of our professionally challenging and rewarding childcare teams. You will have personal qualities, professional skills and knowledge which will be applied and tested in all aspects of service delivery within a busy team setting.

Main duties will include complex assessments, case management, family interventions and recording and monitoring work using an electronic case record system.

You must have Experience within a Youth Justice/Child Care or Criminal Justice field and Experience in client supervision, undertaking individual work and multi-agency working.

BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent; be registered with the SSSC; committed to social work values; have effective interpersonal, communication, IT, assessment and writing skills; be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative and have a flexible approach is also essential. 

The Whole System Team provides specialist assessment, support and intervention to young people in conflict with the law, at risk of exploitation, or experiencing family breakdown. You will have a key role in fulfilling the aims of The Promise, promoting the rights of young people and ensuring their meaningful participation in decision making processes.

A full driving licence is desirable as is flexibility with working hours.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk