Social Worker - Residential Child Care

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the start of setting up a new Children's Home in Inverurie. As a member of a professional team, you will be making a meaningful contribution and difference to young people's lives. We are committed to upholding the principles of The Promise, by placing the needs, voices and rights of children and young people at the heart of everything we do. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care, building positive relationships and contributing to a nurturing environment where individuals- can thrive, we would love to hear from you.

This role involves working as part of a structured rota to ensure consistent support across the service. The rota includes 25-hour shifts and flexi shifts and all team members take part in the full range of shift patterns. We are looking for people who are comfortable with shift work and enjoys being part of a collaborative, supportive team.

Provision of quality physical and emotional care to children and young people in residential homes, utilising evidence based assessment and intervention tools.

For more information please check the link Inverurie Children's Home

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.

Expected Interview Dates early May 2026.

Informal enquiries to Tricia Jamieson - 01467 533045

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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 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 2 references. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.