Social Worker - Children & Families - Hayfield House

Job Description

The purpose of the job is to provide a professional social work service as part of an operational team, based in Children’s Services - Fieldwork.

In accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council; all Social Work Services Workers must adhere to the following Codes of Practice:

• Protect the rights and promote the interests of service users and carers;
• Strive to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of service users and carers;
• Promote the independence of service users while protecting them as far as possible from danger or harm;
• Respect the rights of service users while seeking to ensure that their behaviour does not harm themselves or other people;
• Uphold public trust and confidence in social work services; and
• Be accountable for their practice and take responsibility for maintaining and improving their knowledge and skills.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

www.shetland.gov.uk

 

 

Requirements

• The grade of this post is J or K
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of  £1.3161 per hour
• Temporary Part Time post for 22.2 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year 
• Temporary contract for a period of approximately 12 months. This is for the duration of a period of maternity leave, and will terminate following the return to work or resignation of the postholder
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) 
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland 
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Hayfield House, Lerwick 

For further details relating to this post, please contact:  Elinor Thompson, Team Leader, on 01595744438 or elinor.thompson@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Responsibilities

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here

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