Social Worker - Integrated Alcohol Service - ABC11465

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for., To undertake all statutory duties as required by legislation and deliver a statutory social work service to adults with substance use problems as part of the Integrated Alcohol Service (IAS).

Professional Social Work Qualification (BA Social Work qualification or equivalent
DipSW, CQSW), Ability to relate to and work with a wide range of professionals, service users
and carers including dealing with people in crisis who are distressed, or unwell
with a wide range of complex needs

Ability to manage risk

Ability to assess and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with
a range of individuals including service users and other professionals

The ability to manage constant and often conflicting demands, manage
priorities, time and meet deadlines

Interviewing, investigation and assessment skills

Counselling and support skills

Decision making skills, responsibility for own practice, seeking advice and
support as necessary

Ability to maintain an outcome focus

Ability to use financial resources appropriately

Understanding of:

Practice, policy and procedure relevant to the post

Adult and Child Protection

Anti-discriminatory practice

Working directly with service users in crisis, their families and carers

ICT systems and office procedures including administration and using computer
packages including Microsoft office, Disability Confident
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Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Aberdeen City Council is currently in discussions with Trade Unions regarding a proposal to move from a standard 37-hour full-time working week to a standard 35-hour full-time working week.

Please note: A decision has been reached, in consultation with our Trade Unions, that all new vacancies will be advertised on a maximum of 35 hours per week, and accordingly, new appointments made on a contract of 35 hours per week.

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.