Social Worker - Duty & Child Protection Team, Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 478.78
- Location:
- Social Policy Strathbrock Partnership Centre 189a West Main Street Broxburn, EH52 5LH
- Salary:
- £42,083 - £46,193 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 36 hours per week
Job Advert
36 hours per week fixed term for two years
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged
In West Lothian we believe that all children should get the best start in life and should get the help they need when they need it.
You will be based in our Duty and Child Protection Team promoting and protecting the wellbeing of vulnerable children and their families.
We offer a supportive working environment with induction for new staff, regular planned supervision, a controlled workload and a professional development plan with varied training opportunities.
Degree in social work or equivalent qualification is essential. This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC.
This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.