Senior Practitioner Social Worker (Children's Services) - Child Protection Team - EAL10634

East Lothian Children's Services have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join the Child Protection Team. The team consists of a team leader, one senior practitioner, three social workers and a SCIM trained interviewer. All of Children's Services is located in an open plan office with onsite parking and we promote an open, trusting and communicative culture at all levels of the organisation. Applicants should have a sound value base, excellent communication and report writing skills and a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Child Protection processes, as well as, a knowledge about Children and Families social work legislation, role and responsibilities. Candidates should work well under pressure and be able to manage competing demands of a Child Protection case load. We are particularly keen to receive applicants from Social Workers with knowledge or experience in Signs of Safety and Safe and Together. East Lothian Children's Services are keen to recruit workers who are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. We are committed to promoting a learning culture at all levels of the organisation. East Lothian Children's Services are absolutely committed to keeping 'The Promise' and keeping children, young people and their families' voices at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to promoting an open and trusting culture at all levels of the organisation and prioritise continuous professional development and learning. Our staff are our greatest asset and we strive to be supportive, inclusive and child centred by prioritising effective supervision, manageable caseloads and a healthy work life balance. Our vision is to support children and young people to live with their families when it is safe to do so. We have redesigned our services to ensure that the right support is offered at the right time and our staff are involved in developing services and implementing improvement activity around this goal. We benefit from access to a clinical psychologist who supports our staff with complex work. We recognise the emotional impact of the role and strive to promote staff resilience. We have an accessible senior management team who are committed to recruiting the best people to compliment the wide range of knowledge and experience that exists throughout the service. The successful candidate must have experience in Child Protection work and carrying out risk assessments., To provide and promote a high standard of practice within Children's Services and in multi-agency settings, through the provision of a service to vulnerable children, young people and their families/carers, in accordance with statutory obligations, policies and procedures., Essential: Approved qualification in Social Work, and SSSC registration. Those with international Social Work qualifications should not apply unless they are fully registered with the SSSC. Desirable: Post qualifying award Driving Licence Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle

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• 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.

Hourly rate of pay: £24.24 - £27.07 Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications and salary placed within the advertised scale. Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable. To start asap., Highland Council £41,386 - £44,790 per year - £41,386 - £44,790 per year, East Lothian Council £42,703 - £47,685 per year - £42,703 - £47,685 per year, Vacancy Information Hourly rate of pay: £23.40 - £26.13 Temporary until 31st March 2026Days and Hours of Work:Monday - Friday,..., East Dunbartonshire Council £39,235.35 - £44,509.31 per year - £39,235.35 - £44,509.31 per year