88 Social Services / Housing jobs in Linlithgow, West Lothian

Stirling Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced social work leader with professional development experience. As an organisation we have a longstanding commitment to the training and development of our workforce and to those coming into the Social Work profession. This temporary 2 year post will offer the right applicant the opportunity to work across Children and Families, Justice, and Adult Social Work to support our developing career pathway offer for social work services. The role requires a self-driven and passionate social work leader with a creative approach to developing a sustainable approach to our offer of student placements, embedding the NQSW year requirements, and continually developing our workforce through post graduate study and practice forums. Reporting to the CSWO and working closely with the Service Managers, the Practice Development Officer will build on our previous learning and directly contributing to a delivery plan that ensures our workforce are well supported and nurtured to remain resilient to the professional experiences across their career. The role will include responsibilities for the professional supervision of our Practice Educators and provide Practice Education Assessment and support when required. We invite applications from experienced and dynamic social workers who can contribute to our vision for the profession. This is a rewarding job with opportunity to positively influence social work practice and be part of a team that embraces change and sees the opportunity it brings. The interviews for this position will commence the week starting Monday, 28th April.

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme