Social Worker (Part Time) (Permanent) - REN11679
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL, Williamsburgh, Renfrewshire
Social Worker (Part Time) (Permanent) - REN11679
£40,001 - £50,000
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL, Williamsburgh, Renfrewshire
- Part time
- Permanent
Posted today, 4 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: 18-12-2024 (In 13 days)
job Ref: REN11679
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You will work alongside social workers, para professionals and health professionals, undertaking assessment and care management within Renfrewshire’s Adult Learning Disability Service. Social Workers will be required to operate as a Council Officer in adult protection work.
The teams are located in high quality modern premises and operate in accordance with the Council’s WORKSMART arrangements which promote mobile and flexible work practices. All Social Workers are considered to be and equipped as mobile workers and can operate throughout the Renfrewshire area from any Council premises. You will therefore be expected to travel throughout the Council area.
Duties of the post include: providing a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation; undertaking assessments and reviews; responsibility for the care management/planning of individual packages of care; and undertaking joint working.
You will have experience in statutory Social Work services with a clear understanding of risk assessment. The ability to prioritise your workload and sound assessment and writing skills are also essential. You will be expected to record and monitor work using electronic case recording systems including SWIFT therefore must have the ability to use IT packages.
Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the department’s commitment to continuous improvement.
You must hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council. Applications from Mental Health Officers and Practice Teachers are desirable. An additional allowance is payable to practicing MHO’s.
It is essential you are registered with SSSC/newly qualified workers to achieve registration with SSSC within 6 months of taking up role.
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.