Senior Practitioner Social Worker

3 days ago


Galashiels, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Scottish Borders Council Full time
Senior Qualified Social Worker

We are seeking an experienced Senior Qualified Social Worker to join our Children and Families Social Work teams in Scottish Borders. The successful candidate will provide professional practice supervision, caseload management, and advice to the team.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced social worker to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families. The successful candidate will have a strong background in child protection and safeguarding, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Post-qualified experience in social work, preferably in a child protection or safeguarding role.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, service users, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to analyse complex information and make sound judgements in high-pressure situations.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this role is £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including pension scheme, health insurance, and generous annual leave.



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