Children and Families Social Worker

2 days ago


Helensburgh, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

Argyll and Bute Council is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Children and Families Social Worker to join their Community Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across multiple locations, including Helensburgh, Rothesay, and Cowal, to support children and families in need. If you are passionate about making a difference and have experience in child protection, this role offers a great chance to contribute to the community in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

Child Protection: Undertaking child protection duties and conducting interviews to ensure the safety and welfare of children.
Assessments: Providing high-quality assessments and interventions for children and families, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met.
Case Management: Managing a caseload of children and families, ensuring that interventions and support are tailored to their individual needs.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaising with appropriate agencies to support children and families, ensuring effective and coordinated services.
Direct Work: Carrying out direct work with children and families, using a strengths-based approach to promote positive outcomes.
Flexible Working Locations: You may be required to work from different council locations, including Union Street, Rothesay, and Dolphin Annexe, Cowal.Requirements:

Hold a qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW or equivalent) and are registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
In date PVG.
Are trained to undertake child protection interviews.
Have experience in working with children and families in an area team setting.
Can drive, with access to pool cars available for work-related travel.
Are flexible, with a willingness to work across various locations within Argyll and Bute.How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work
An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
Payroll service twice a week.
Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge



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