Social Worker

Job Vacancy

This an exciting opportunity to join Children’s Services Disability team. The successful candidate will join a team comprising of a team leader, 3FTE social workers, 5 Practitioners and 2 development workers. This team supports children and their families affected by disability by undertaking assessments of need (Section 23), create and review packages of care. Applicants should be able to work creatively and flexibly to meet need, and be passionate about supporting families with disabilities.

The Disability Team are committed to keeping 'The Promise' and keeping children, young people and their families’ voices at the heart of everything we do. As a newly formed team, this is an opportunity to be part of that development. Children’s Services are keen to invest in all our staff, recognising the importance of a highly supportive working environment.

KNOWLEDGE

A degree in Social Work and registration with the SSSC as a Social Worker is essential. Disability experience is essential.  

CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 4th June 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - TBC

Job Advert

Position Title: Social Worker 

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Eskdaill Court

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 22 hours per week

Working Pattern: 3 days including a Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 22 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £25,545.87 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults and children.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.