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Argyll And Bute Health And Social Care Partnership, Dingwall, Highland
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Posted 1 week ago, 16 Mar
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Full Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be an integral part of the Children and Families Social Work team in Dunoon working with individuals, families, carers and/or communities to support them to achieve their outcomes.
Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.
Working under the direction of the Social Work Team Manager to facilitate and ensure the welfare and protection of looked after and accommodated children by providing transport and supervising contact with parents and/or other relevant persons. Direct engagement with children and their families will be key to the post.
You will provide advice, guidance and practical assistance to vulnerable children and their families as part of a wider Child's Plan. Tasks will also include participation in: assessments, care planning, monitoring and reviewing in the context of joint and multi-agency working as appropriate to the needs of service users and carers to improve outcomes for children.
It is desirable that the successful candidate will have worked extensively with children and families; including parenting support.
To deliver these services in accordance with current relevant legislation, Council and HSCP policies, procedures and standards and SSSC codes of conduct.
SVQ 3 in a social service related discipline for example Health & Social Care - Can be working towards this qualification
The jobholder will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Argyll and Bute and beyond to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
PVG membership in relation to children
Ability to work evenings and weekends on a planned basis
Postholder will be confident, articulate and have an enthusiastic and positive outlook
They will be well motivated with a commitment to Social Work values and the expectations of SSSC codes of conduct
Committed to work as part of a team and with other teams, disciplines or services
Committed to personal learning and development
Flexible and thoughtful in their approach to work
An ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with children and families
Essential to promote anti-discriminatory practice and social work values in all activities
Understanding of the role and function of Social Work
Understanding the principles of Getting It Right For Every Child
Previous experience of working in a social work or health care setting
Experience of working with vulnerable children
Desirable
A relevant qualification at Scottish Credit and Education Framework (SCEF) Level 7
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Ability to use own initiative appropriately and demonstrate innovative thinking
Resilience and ability to manage competing demands
Experience of delivering parenting programmes or other group work
Knowledge of relevant Social Work legislation
Knowledge of welfare benefit system
Working in an inter-agency setting
Working in small teams
Experience of participating in assessments
Experience of working intensively with children or families in crisis or at risk.
Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.
We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.
Learn more here https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-council/jobs-and-careers/working-us
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., Aberdeenshire Council £21,540 - £22,439 per year - £21,540 - £22,439 per year, East Lothian Council £38,578 - £42,995 per year - £38,578 - £42,995 per year, Orkney Islands Council £31,826 - £35,579 per year dependent on experience - £31,826 - £35,579 per year dependent on experience, Highland Council £42,879 - £46,410 per year - £42,879 - £46,410 per year, Inverclyde Council £31,060 - £32,873 per year - £31,060 - £32,873 per year
Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.
Working under the direction of the Social Work Team Manager to facilitate and ensure the welfare and protection of looked after and accommodated children by providing transport and supervising contact with parents and/or other relevant persons. Direct engagement with children and their families will be key to the post.
You will provide advice, guidance and practical assistance to vulnerable children and their families as part of a wider Child's Plan. Tasks will also include participation in: assessments, care planning, monitoring and reviewing in the context of joint and multi-agency working as appropriate to the needs of service users and carers to improve outcomes for children.
It is desirable that the successful candidate will have worked extensively with children and families; including parenting support.
To deliver these services in accordance with current relevant legislation, Council and HSCP policies, procedures and standards and SSSC codes of conduct.
SVQ 3 in a social service related discipline for example Health & Social Care - Can be working towards this qualification
The jobholder will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Argyll and Bute and beyond to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
PVG membership in relation to children
Ability to work evenings and weekends on a planned basis
Postholder will be confident, articulate and have an enthusiastic and positive outlook
They will be well motivated with a commitment to Social Work values and the expectations of SSSC codes of conduct
Committed to work as part of a team and with other teams, disciplines or services
Committed to personal learning and development
Flexible and thoughtful in their approach to work
An ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with children and families
Essential to promote anti-discriminatory practice and social work values in all activities
Understanding of the role and function of Social Work
Understanding the principles of Getting It Right For Every Child
Previous experience of working in a social work or health care setting
Experience of working with vulnerable children
Desirable
A relevant qualification at Scottish Credit and Education Framework (SCEF) Level 7
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Ability to use own initiative appropriately and demonstrate innovative thinking
Resilience and ability to manage competing demands
Experience of delivering parenting programmes or other group work
Knowledge of relevant Social Work legislation
Knowledge of welfare benefit system
Working in an inter-agency setting
Working in small teams
Experience of participating in assessments
Experience of working intensively with children or families in crisis or at risk.
Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.
We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.
Learn more here https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-council/jobs-and-careers/working-us
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., Aberdeenshire Council £21,540 - £22,439 per year - £21,540 - £22,439 per year, East Lothian Council £38,578 - £42,995 per year - £38,578 - £42,995 per year, Orkney Islands Council £31,826 - £35,579 per year dependent on experience - £31,826 - £35,579 per year dependent on experience, Highland Council £42,879 - £46,410 per year - £42,879 - £46,410 per year, Inverclyde Council £31,060 - £32,873 per year - £31,060 - £32,873 per year
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