Job Description

Senior Social Care Officer (Fixed Term until 27 June 2025) - PKC12178
£35,588 - £39,248
Letham Primary School, Perth

Letham Primary have an exciting opportunity for an Senior Social Care Officer to join our fab team!

The role will be based at Letham Primary School and this is a fixed term post to 27 June 2025.

The role will involve an allocated case load of children and families who you will be supporting. You will work closely with the Depue Head Teacher and Head Teacher to fulfil statutory duties in relation to child protection.

A significant part of the role will be record keeping, report writing and signposting to services.

In addition to this you will be supporting groups of children over breaks and lunches with a range of activities.

The role will also involve delivering therapeutic support including talking mats, bereavement support etc for individuals.

This is a unique role and one of a kind in Perth & Kinross Council and there is scope for the role to be developed further.

The Individual

We are looking for somebody who enjoys a challenge, has a proven track record of working successfully with children and families, has excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and who can be flexible and adaptable.

Lots of enthusiasm and energy is an added bonus! We pride ourselves on our nurturing ethos and being part of a big Letham family! We are looking for someone who will fit in!

You must have the ability to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council within a specified timeframe.

For more information about this vacancy, please email Jo White, Head Teacher at JLWhite@pkc.gov.uk even just for an informal chat.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.