Social Worker - Children & Families

Job Description

Come and join a supportive and welcoming Children & Families team in Fraserburgh, where you will make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families. Within our team we have 2 Team Managers, 2 Senior Practitioners, 11 Social Workers, 9 Family Support Workers and 2 Children’s Support Co-ordinators. 
 
You will be part of a collaborative team with a strong ethos of supporting one another, alongside regular supervision and gaining a wide variety of experience, knowledge and skills. The role offers a varied and rewarding workload across child protection, looked-after children, and early intervention, working closely with multi-agency partners, permanence and Children with disabilities.
 
We actively encourage learning and development, with opportunities to contribute to service improvement and to progress your career within Children’s Services.
Based in a close-knit coastal community, this is an opportunity to undertake impactful work where you can see the difference you make. We really hope you apply to join us in Fraserburgh.

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.

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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.