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Social Worker x2
4 months ago
Children and Young Peoples Practice Team (1 post)
As part of our Children and Young People's Practice Team you will undertake a wide variety of work with children and young people from 0-26 years. Including pre-birth assessments, child protection and permanence planning. We undertake diversions from prosecution for young people and support continuing care and after care within children's services.
Duty team (1 post)
As part of the duty team you will respond to the needs of children and their families at the earliest opportunity. Working as part of an experienced and motivated team, you will undertake initial assessments, provide advice, support, and short-term interventions. Initial assessments will be undertaken working closely with our police, health, education and third sector colleagues, with a shared goal of promoting Children & Young People's safety and wellbeing.
Children's views and wishes are the foundation of our assessments and intervention: candidates should be confident and highly skilled communicators. We offer a supportive team environment and excellent opportunities for continuous professional development. We value our workforce and provide staff with manageable caseloads, supportive supervision and a flexible working system.
Please specify in your application if you have a preference for posts
KNOWLEDGE:
Essential:
- BA Social Work qualification or equivalent DipSW, CQSW and SSSC registration.
The job holder also needs to be able to demonstrate an understanding or experience of:
- Legal frameworks and the Local Authority's statutory responsibilities relevant to the service area;
- National and local practice, policy, procedure and legislation relevant to the post e.g. the Promise;
- Have knowledge and understanding of a range of systemic interventions and methodologies such as attachment, child development, systemic support, relationship-based approach, motivational interviewing techniques and the impact of trauma.
Desirable:
- Post-qualifying experience working with children and families;
- Child Welfare and Protection Certificate, or demonstrate a commitment to work towards it;
CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 5 th June
INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 12th June
Job AdvertPosition Title: Social Worker x2
Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships
Working from Home: No
Location: Fairfield House/Eskdaill Court
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Mon - Fri Flexible system
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £40,349.75 per annum.
RequirementsThis post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults and children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
