Social Worker

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team grounded in strong social work values and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families.

We are a motivated, supportive, and enthusiastic team. New ideas are actively encouraged, and we are committed to continuous improvement, reflective practice, and maintaining a positive team culture that supports staff wellbeing and morale.

Children and Families Social Work in Aberdeenshire Council offer a varied and rewarding caseload, covering duty, permanence, child protection, and work with children with additional needs. As a social worker, You will support children and families to build on their strengths and create lasting positive change. This role provides the opportunity to build a strong foundation and standing in social work practice across a broad range of statutory responsibilities.

About the Service

Aberdeenshire Council’s Children & Families Social Work Service is dedicated to delivering meaningful, positive outcomes for children and young people.

Our work is rooted in high-quality, trauma informed practice, placing children and families at the centre of everything we do.

Our approach is shaped by Scotland’s key frameworks and commitments, including:

• The Promise
• UNCRC
• GIRFEC
• National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland
• Safe and Together Model

We are committed to relational, strengths-based practice, recognising the impact of both childhood and adult trauma. We work alongside children and families with compassion and respect, particularly where relationships and parenting capacity may be under pressure.

Working with us

The Stonehaven Team, alongside the wider Aberdeenshire Children and Families Service, offers a supportive and collaborative working environment.

We provide:

• A clear and structured training and development framework
• Opportunities for further study and ongoing professional development
• Regular, supportive supervision
• A culture that promotes reflection, learning, and innovation

Expected Interview date - 27/07/2026

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 01/07/2027

Informal enquiries to Laura Reid - Tel 01467 537635

Requirements

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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 an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this 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, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.

The Individual

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified social workers who are:

• Creative and dynamic in their practice

• Compassionate and trauma informed

• Committed to improving outcomes for children and young people

• Shows creativity and flexibility in their practice

 

Support for Newly Qualified Social Workers

Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) will be supported through a comprehensive local induction and the SSSC Supported Year. This includes:

• Observational and shadowing opportunities

• Mentoring and structured guidance

• Experiential learning to build confidence and competence

We recognise the importance of this critical first year and are committed to supporting development within a safe, nurturing, and learning-focused environment.