Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children

Job Summary

A unique opportunity has arisen as part of EDC commitment to the National Transfer scheme to work with Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking children. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic social worker to work with children, young people and their families within the Throughcare and Aftercare team. The post requires a sound knowledge of trauma informed practice alongside children and families, Throughcare /aftercare social work policy, legislation, as well as an understanding of assessing needs, risks and effective interventions. The Social Worker will work in partnership with other agencies to meet the needs of children, young people and their families. A knowledge of the challenges facing UASC YP and an ability to work in partnership with key agencies is desired.

The post is open to internal and external applicants and is full time, permanent, based in the Throughcare and Aftercare Team. The team manage all UASC within EDC and are committed to providing positive outcomes for YP. Part of the role is statutory work with Looked After children alongside advice, support and guidance to care experienced young people. The post holder will require to provide practical and emotional support to YP as they move through the Asylum-seeking process whilst working in partnership with relevant agencies. The postholder will require the skills to carryout robust needs assessments, interventions if needed whilst supporting the YP to achieve a positive destinations with a focus on building independence skills.  If you require more information about the post please contact Michelle Rodger, Team Manager -Michelle.Rodger@eastdunbarton.gov.uk.

Charter of Commitment

The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:

• Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.

• Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.

• The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.

• We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.

• We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.

• We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)

• We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.

• We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria

Where the post you are applying for is considered Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment.

In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by HR Services Lead.

Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary.

The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.

Websites

www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk