Social Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom City of Edinburgh Council Full time

Job Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Care Specialist to join our team.

This role is part of our Edinburgh Family Support Partnership, a collaboration between the Council, Children and Families Social Work, and other local organizations.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with families, using asset and strength-based approaches to build individual, family, and community capacity.

Key responsibilities include providing early intervention and prevention services to children, young people, and their families, as well as contributing to the development of multi-disciplinary, community-based teams.

Applicants should have clear assessment skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

For further information, please refer to the job description below.

About the Role

This Social Worker will be part of the Edinburgh Family Support Partnership, working with families to provide early intervention and prevention services.

The successful candidate will use asset and strength-based approaches to build individual, family, and community capacity.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing early intervention and prevention services to children, young people, and their families.
  • Contribution to the development of multi-disciplinary, community-based teams.
  • Collaboration with families, using asset and strength-based approaches.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • Clear assessment skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

For further information, please refer to the job description below.

How to Apply

Please note that all posts will be recruited to on a permanent basis, but team placement may be subject to change following the City of Edinburgh Children's Services Re-Design.

The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants will be required to provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check if they have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work.

We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds.



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