Social Worker (Children and Families) (4 posts)

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Social Work - Children and Families

Social Worker (Children and Families) (4 posts)

35 hours per week
Permanent
£40,608 - £43,054 (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking to appoint qualified Social Workers to join our well-established Children and Families Team.

Applications will be welcomed from experienced, newly qualified workers and from Social Work students graduating in 2023 (we also offer possible part-time/relief work prior to graduating).

We offer an additional salary increment (maximum of 2) for successful applicants qualified and practicing in any of the following: as a Mental Health Officer, Practice Teacher or in Joint Investigate Interviewing of Children.

You will be part of a small team covering the full range of statutory duties. You will be expected to undertake standby duty on a rota basis. We will provide regular supervision and guidance within a supportive team.

Orkney Health and Care have a strong commitment to Getting it Right for Every Child. We are investing in our preventive work and whole family approaches on a multi - agency basis.

We also have a renewed focus on evidence- based assessment and decision making in permanence work. We are committed to encouraging and supporting our staff to develop their career through local and national training opportunities and continuing professional development.

You will hold a degree or post graduate qualification in Social Work, which allows registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker. You must be registered with SSSC, although applications from candidates currently in process of registration may be considered.

You must be able to travel efficiently and effectively, between various work locations within Orkney, in order to meet the operational requirements of the service.

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

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Alanna Burns, Acting Team Manager, Children and Families Team, Tel: 01856 873535 extension 2675 or alanna.burns@orkney.gov.uk 

Closing Date: Sunday 16 April 2023

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this posts, in accordance with Council Policy.