Social Worker - ARB15216

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This post is not suitable for job share.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with both children and adults.
• You will be required to participate in standby or other out of hour's service arrangements, as appropriate.
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
  
  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dedicated and motivated rural Social Work Children and Families Team. The successful candidate would have relevant social work qualification and would preferably have experience of working in Child Protection and Children and Families Social Work.
The post holder is required to travel effectively and efficiently throughout Argyll and Bute and beyond to meet the needs of the service. To this effect if you are a non-driver there could be options available to support you with 1 years' worth of paid driving lessons., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.