Social Work Team Leader (Full Time) (Permanent)

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You will manage a team of staff who provide Social Work service within an integrated health and social work team to identify individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, families and groups. All interventions to be carried out within the framework of relevant legislation, local and national policy and guidance.

 

Duties of the post include ensuring a high quality of service delivery; working in partnership with other agencies and contributing to operational planning; providing supervision and workload management to qualified and unqualified staff; leading adult protection work; and chairing relevant meetings. You will be expected to record and monitor work using electronic case recording systems requiring knowledge and/or experience of AIS/SWIFT or equivalent.

 

It is essential that you have experience of working in statutory services, working within Community Care (Adult Services) and of risk assessment; a sound knowledge of core legislation; the ability to build strong relationships with other professionals; communication and leadership skills with a positive, friendly manner; and IT skills.

 

Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the department’s commitment to continuous improvement.

 

You will hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent Social Work qualification and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council or Health and Care Professions Council. Applications from Mental Health Officers and Practice Teachers are particularly welcomed but not essential. An additional allowance is payable to practicing MHO’s.

 

You must have the ability to work out with normal office hours if required.

 

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk