Social Worker (Children's Services) - 2 Positions Available (Permanent & Temporary, PART TIME & FULL TIME

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £22.76 - £25.36
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications, and salary placed within the advertised scale.

Post 1 - Permanent Position, 17.5 Hours per Week
Days and hours of work:
Working days and times will be throughout Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.

Post 2 - Temporary Secondment Cover until 30th April 2027, 35 Hours per Week
Days and hours of work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.

You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be considered for when you complete the application form.

To start asap.

East Lothian Children’s Services TAC team provides a range of support to previously looked after/looked after and accommodated young people in their transition to independence across East Lothian. We are looking to recruit a social worker who has experience in working with this group.

The TAC Team provides a specialist and needs led service to young people with a range of complex issues including mental health problems, isolation and limited life choices. The young people have often experienced significant trauma and face a range of challenges as a result. The successful candidate should be committed to improving outcomes for young people and be motivated to support them to reach positive destinations.

We are currently working with an increasing number of unaccompanied asylum seeking children. Experience in this area of work would be beneficial to the role.

A full current driving licence and use of a vehicle are essential for this post.

Applicants should have a sound value base, excellent communication and report writing skills and a comprehensive knowledge of children and families social work role and responsibilities.

East Lothian Children’s Services are keen to recruit workers who are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families. We are committed to promoting an open and trusting culture and prioritise staff development and learning. Our staff are our greatest asset and we strive to be supportive, inclusive and child centred by prioritising effective supervision, manageable caseloads and a healthy work life balance.

If you wish to discuss this job vacancy, please feel free to contact the Team Leader Rosie Thomson on

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

Please Note:
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

To provide an effective service to service users and their families/carers, promoting a high standard of practice, in accordance with statutory obligations, policies and procedures.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

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