Fostering Social Worker

3 weeks ago


Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom Highland Full time

Job Title: Fostering Social Worker - Providing Support to Vulnerable Children

Location: The Highland Council

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £41,386 - £44,790 per year

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a social work service as a lead professional to children and families, including looked-after children, with a specific focus on unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Providing a social work service to children and families, including looked-after children
  2. Working with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children to provide support and guidance
  3. Collaborating with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and families

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be a registered social worker with the Scottish Social Services Council and hold a qualification recognized by the SSSC as equivalent to the Diploma in Social Work (DipSW).

Benefits:

The Highland Council offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional development.



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