Social Worker x2 – MID06635 Full Time

Job Vacancy

Family Centred Care

We are currently remodelling our Family Centred Care Team to ensure we have a vibrant and motivated team with a clear vision to ensure that our vulnerable children and young people experience loving and caring environments. An exciting opportunity has arisen for social workers to become part of this evolving team in Midlothian.

Our ambition is to enhance the support we offer to Midlothian Kinship Carers, Foster Carers, Adopters and Continuing Care, and in doing so improve our retention by building their skills and knowledge to safeguard and achieve positive outcomes for the children and young people in their care.

We are looking for motivated and enthused individuals who understand the importance of the Promise and where this sits in relation to developing bespoke fostering and adoption services. You will be responsible for the recruitment, assessment and retention of a range of carers as well as delivering high quality supervision and learning opportunities.

Midlothian Council invest strongly in their workforce, and you will receive generous benefits such as 30 minimum days annual leave entitlement, flexible working, employee well-being assistance programme, pension scheme and ongoing professional development opportunities.

1 x Fixed Term until 27/2/26

Practice Team 0 -26

As part of our Children and Young People’s Practice Team you will undertake a wide variety of work with children and young people from 0-26 years old. This includes supporting social workers to carry out parenting capacity assessments, supervising family time and direct work with children and their families. We undertake diversions from prosecution for young people in conflict with the law and support continuing care and after care within children’s services.

Children’s views and wishes are the foundation of our assessments and intervention: candidates should be confident and highly skilled communicators. We offer a supportive team environment and excellent opportunities for continuous professional development. We value our workforce and provide staff with manageable caseloads, supportive supervision and a flexible working system.

1 x Full Time Permanent

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 e.g. the Promise;
• 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;
• Working knowledge of Fostering and Adoption panels;
• Experience of undertaking Form F and PAR-S assessments

Please specify in your application if you have a preference to be considered for either post or both.

CLOSING DATE : Sunday 2nd March 2025

INTERVIEW DATE : Wednesday 12th March 2025

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KNOWLEDGE:

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 e.g. the Promise;
• 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;

Position Title: Social Worker x2

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Working from Home: No

Location: Eskdaill Court

Contract Status: 1 x Permanent 1 x Fixed Term until 27/2/26

Hours of Work: 36h

Working Pattern: Mon – Fri Flexible system

Weeks per year: 52

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £41,802.34 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 and 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.