Social Work Assistant (CHAD) - Council HQ

Job Details

Grade: 7A

Hourly Rate: £17.78 - £19.51

Salary: £32,465.07- £35,622.32 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 04/08/2027 or earlier return of the postholder

Hours: 35

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to deliver an effective, high-quality service to children and families open to a statutory social work team. You will work directly with families to promote the safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people, supporting them to remain within their home and community wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You may be supporting parenting assessments alongside social workers one day, facilitating family time the next, and working directly with children and families in their homes or local communities to support agreed care plans. Key responsibilities may include: Supporting the development, implementation and review of care plans for children and young people. Assisting social workers in undertaking parenting and risk assessments. Working directly with families in their homes and communities to promote positive outcomes. Supervising and supporting family time. Contributing to assessments and plans for rehabilitation. Working with children subject to Scottish Borders Child Protection Registration and those who are Looked After and Accommodated. Managing allocated cases, as appropriate to the role. You will be part of a committed statutory team, working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. This role requires resilience, empathy, strong organisational skills and the ability to build positive, professional relationships with children and families facing complex challenges. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would welcome your application.

 

Essential

HNC/SVQ 3 in Social Care or Childcare and Education OR considerable experience and a commitment to undertake such training

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Jan Coupe by telephone on 01896 664 158 or by email at jan.coupe@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.