Social Worker, Child Protection Duty Team, Almondbank House, Perth - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Perth and Kinross Council
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Job Description
Social Worker - PKC
£42, - £45,
Child Protection Duty Team, Almondbank House, Perth
A Permanent post has arisen for a full time Social Worker in the Child Protection Duty Team which is based in Almondbank House in Perth city. The team cover the whole of the Perth and Kinross Council area.
The Social Worker post offers the opportunity to undertake child protection risk assessments, work to reduce risk and promote the safety, welfare of children and young people.
You will carry out direct work with children, young people and families. This will involve child protection investigation, safety planning and multi-agency collaborative working.
As part of the Social Worker role, staff undertake 'duty' which involves dealing with referrals and crisis situations. This can include chairing and minuting professional meeting. You will be expected to work in line with the principles of 'Getting it Right for Every Child' putting inter agency working at the forefront of your practice. You will also be required to complete report writing for a variety of forums including Child Protection Planning Meetings, The Children's Hearing system and Court. You should have good report writing skills and have the ability to prioritise your workload and be able to meet timescales. The recording of case notes is central to practice and you should be able to do this accurately and in a timeous manner as part of the Social Worker role.
You will be an effective communicator and be able to work collaboratively with plan partners, children and their families.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated professional to join our team with a genuine interest in supporting children, young people and their families.
On-going professional development relating to the role will be offered.
You will be able to evidence a strong commitment to multi-agency working and be a skilled and confident communicator; able to fully contribute to assessment reports and in Professional Meetings, Child Protection Planning Meetings, Core Groups and Children's Hearings.
Perth & Kinross Council Values and Behaviours
At PKC our . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate
The Individual
As a person, you will be compassionate and have empathy for the children, young people and families who you support. You will also be organised and able to work flexibly to meet service need.
This role will cover the whole of the Perth & Kinross area and you will work with a variety of professionals to foster a multi disciplinary and whole family approach.
An awareness and understanding of child development, attachment and the impact of trauma is essential. You will have a good understanding of Child Protection work.
If this sounds like a role where you could share your relevant experience and make a positive difference then we would like to hear from you.
The Social Worker role requires a qualification of Degree in Social Work.
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
This post may be suitable for candidates who have recently completed their Social Work Degree but have not yet graduated. In this circumstance, a Social Work Assistant contract will be offered until you receive your qualifying certificate and are eligible to register with the SSSC as a Social Worker.