Child Welfare Specialist

4 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Highland Council Full time

Job Overview

Position Title: Child Welfare Specialist (Care & Protection)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Duration: Permanent
Salary Range: HC09 £41, - £44, p.a

Salary placement will typically start at the initial point of the scale.

Contact Person: Chelsea Carrington

Role Objective: The Highland Children's Social Work Services is undergoing a transformative journey aimed at enhancing and improving our approach through our Families 1st vision. This initiative focuses on ensuring that as many children as possible remain within their families and connected to their Highland communities. The Families 1st approach is supported by the Highland STAR framework, which seeks to consolidate our resources to ensure children and families are Safe, Together, and Achieving with Rights & Relationships respected.

We are committed to building on our GIRFEC strengths while fully embracing the necessary changes outlined in the Promise, which will guide our actions. We are investing in our children's services to facilitate the transition from discussions to actionable steps. Our goal is to cultivate robust social work practices in the Highlands, recognizing that best practices are our most effective tools and top priority. We value the importance of continuous learning, reflective supervision, and encourage participation in communities of practice, all while promoting your professional growth within our Family Teams.

Ultimately, we understand the necessity of allowing time to foster kind and compassionate relationships with the children and families we serve. It is essential to create an environment that enables the relational direct work that inspired you to pursue a career in social work. We align with the Promise, acknowledging that we must collectively support those who care for the child.

We take your professional journey seriously and aim to attract a diverse array of social workers who share our commitment to fulfilling the Highlands Promise. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to live and work in one of the most picturesque regions of the UK. If this resonates with you, we would be eager to hear from you.

For further insights, please explore the following video link: Unlock Your Potential: Become a Social Worker in Highland

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and require an offline application pack, please reach out to Business Support, quoting the post reference number above.

The Highland Council values diversity as a catalyst for creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those who are under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the position.

Shortlisted candidates will typically be contacted via email, unless otherwise specified. Please ensure to check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Qualifications

Candidates should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council on the 'Social Worker' part of the Register and possess a qualification recognized by the SSSC as equivalent to the Diploma in Social Work (DipSW).

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Highland to meet the operational needs of the Service.

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