Social Worker; Temporary; REQ

internal applicants must apply via myself

nlc
11 £ 47,484 - £52,252 (nlc
12 £ 50,669- £56,329 for eligible senior practitioners)

north lanarkshire council has a plan. As one of scotland’s largest local authorities we are focussed on delivering quality social work services that put the people in our communities first.

our social workers have a vital role in helping us deliver quality services which promotes and delivers both high standards and best value, creating prosperity, achieving social justice and importantly, meets the needs of people within our communities. This can only happen if we have the right people with the right skills, abilities and attitude.

we currently have an opportunity for a social worker within the fostering and adoption team within the corporate parenting service, based in the children's carers centre, mitchell street, airdrie. Our corporate parenting service comprises a well established, team of staff who support unaccompanied asylum seeking children, fostering, adoption, kinship and supported and continuing carers. Our team undertake assessments and planning, as well as providing support and training.

You will be central to our assessment and planning responsibilities consistent with local and national guidance, practice and service standards.

we are looking for people who have a sound value base, can demonstrate a commitment to providing safe, effective and person-centred support and are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for north lanarkshire’s care experienced children and young people. If you are committed to involving children, young people and developing services and approaches around the needs of children and their families then this is an ideal opportunity for you to support north lanarkshire fulfil its commitment to keep the promise.

to apply you must hold a cqsw/dipsw, ba (hons) in social work or equivalent. We are looking for people who possess excellent communication and writing skills, understanding of trauma informed practice and can demonstrate they have the skills and abilities to build relationships and confidence to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes.

you will be registered or eligible for registration with the scottish social services council (sssc) and you will require to become a protecting vulnerable groups (pvg) scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

in return we can offer you a positive professional working experience with a commitment to continuous professional development and training and support to help you transition into your new role with us. As a newly qualified worker you will become part of the early integration of a supported year for newly qualified social workers where you will receive individual, person centred support to promote your development and evidence your practice in accordance with the sssc standards for newly qualified social workers.

In addition, you will have access to our early professional development programme and dedicated training and support both from our talent & organisational development team and your own social work team to ensure you transition successfully from a student to a social work practitioner.

this post is temporary for 12 months.

working here at north lanarkshire council

if you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you,find out more at work well nl.we also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy learnnl to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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* for all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be…