Social Worker, North Locality, Pitlochry Community Hospital

Job Description

Social Worker - PKC11410
£42,683 - £45,536
North Locality, Pitlochry Community Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the North Locality Social Work Team for a full-time permanent Social Worker, working 36 hours per week. The base for this post is in Pitlochry Community Hospital and the successful candidate will work with adults and carers requiring a Social Work Service

You will work with a range of partner agencies and services in various settings to support service users. You will be expected to carry out a range of social work assessments and interventions to support service users to meet identified outcomes. You will also carry out negotiation of flexible support care plans, and the monitoring and reviewing of individual care and support options.

It is essential that you have experience in the areas of Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity, Self Direct Support and Carers Legislation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly dedicated team, with excellent training, supervision and development opportunities provided. Benefits also include flexible working scheme, modern working practices, generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.

Responsibilities

Perth & Kinross Council Values and Behaviours

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer.  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 our values and behaviours.  Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

The Individual

You must hold a recognised Social Work Qualification (Degree in Social Work, DIPSW, CQSW, CSS or other relevant Social Work qualification) and be registered as a Social Worker with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or within 6 months of commencing employment and will be further responsible for maintaining your annual membership. 

You will be an experienced qualified Social Worker within a variety of settings who is interested in developing skills supporting a variety of service user groups to further your career and professional development.

You will be creative, enthusiastic, embracing of challenge and committed to improving the journey of the people we serve. You will be interested in learning new skills in Improvement Methodology.  You will be an organised individual with outstanding communication skills and a 'can do' attitude to problem solving.  Experience of statutory Adult Social Work is essential for the role. 

We are looking for an ambitious, compassionate practitioner who can demonstrate experience of working with integrity in line with the values expected within Perth and Kinross Council. 

A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work is essential 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.

If you would like more information please email Aurelia Lea, Team Leader at alea@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees.  One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.  This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.  You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists.  Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.