Social Worker
- Location:
- Council Offices Kirkwall Orkney, KW15 1NY
- Salary:
- £44,686 - £47,368 per year dependent on experience
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Description
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Children, Families and Justice Services
Social Worker
2 x 35 hours per week
Permanent
£44,686 - £47,368 / £24.49 - £25.96 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
We would also consider applicants interested in part time hours.
We are looking to appoint qualified Social Workers to join our well-established Children and Families Team.
Applications will be welcomed from experienced and newly qualified workers. You will be part of a small team covering the full range of statutory duties. You will be expected to undertake standby duty on a rota basis.
We will provide regular supervision and guidance within a supportive team. Orkney Health and Care have a strong commitment to Getting it Right for Every Child.
We are investing in our preventive work and whole family approaches on a multi - agency basis. We also have a renewed focus on evidence- based assessment and decision making in permanence work.
We are committed to encouraging and supporting our staff to develop their career through local and national training opportunities and continuing professional development.
You will hold a degree or post graduate qualification in Social Work, which allows registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker. You must be registered with SSSC, although applications from candidates currently in process of registration may be considered.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children and adults.
You must be able to travel efficiently and effectively, between various work locations within Orkney, in order to meet the operational requirements of the service.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Alanna Burns, Acting Service Manager, Children and Families Team on 01856 873535 ext. 2675 or alanna.burns@orkney.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 9th February 2025
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will not be paid for this post