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Ref no:
CNS04917
Published:
22/08/2024
Closes:
09/09/2024
Location:
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Council Offices Balivanich Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA
Salary:
£43,660 - £47,248 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
29.6 hours per week

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Social Worker, Justice Social Work, Uists & Barra (5304)
29.6 hours per week, Permanent Position
£34,927 to £37,798 per annum (inclusive of £2,193 Distant Islands Allowance per annum)

This post covers the core duties in Justice Social Work Services including the preparation of reports to the Court and the supervision of offenders on statutory orders. You should have a genuine interest in working with offenders. The postholder will contribute to the wider Social Work services to support business continuity as required. The post is a 29.6 hour per week post based in Balivanich Council Offices.

You will be a good team worker, committed to working productively and effectively with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations.  Travel throughout the Western Isles will be a requirement of the post. Mainland travel may be needed on occasion.

You will hold a Diploma in Social Work or equivalent. Please follow this link to see relevant accepted qualifications for this position: Regulated Professions Register | Social Worker (regulated-professions.service.gov.uk)

A full UK driving licence is essential. 

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with Children and Adults.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.  Appointment to post will be on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression.

Please see attached 'Job Description & Person Specification ' for further information.

Closing Date: Monday 9 September 2024

 

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