Social Worker, Children and Families - Fieldwork - ORK08917

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Children and Families Team - Fieldwork

Social Worker

35 hours per week
Temporary up to 28 March 2025
£44,569 - £47,251 / £24.42 - £25.89 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking to appoint a qualified Social Worker to join our well-established Children and Families Team.

You will be part of a small team covering the full range of statutory duties. You will be expected to undertake standby duty on a rota basis. We will provide regular supervision and guidance within a supportive team.

Orkney Health and Care have a strong commitment to Getting it Right for Every Child. We are investing in our preventive work and whole family approaches on a multi-agency basis. We also have a renewed focus on evidence-based assessment and decision making in permanence work.

We are committed to encouraging and supporting our staff to develop their career through local and national training opportunities and continuing professional development.

You will hold a degree or post graduate qualification in Social Work, which allows registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker. You must be registered with SSSC, although applications from candidates currently in process of registration may be considered.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children and adults.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Alanna Burns, Acting Service Manager, Children and Families Team on ext. 2675 or alanna.burns@orkney.gov.uk. 

Closing Date: Sunday 1 December 2024

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this posts, in accordance with Council Policy.