Social Worker

Job Description

Provide a professional social work service to unaccompanied asylum seeking children within current legislation, policies and procedures of Aberdeenshire Council through working in partnership with service users, host families and other professionals and agencies within the wider community.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding: 31 December 2027

Expected Interview Date: 18 December 2025

Informal Enquiries contact Natasha McDuma Tel 07786772614

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where applicable, this post also requires an Overseas Criminal Record Check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references which must be your current or most recent employer.