Social Worker - Craigielea Children's Centre

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Craigielea Children's Centre, Aberdeen

Duration: Fixed Term, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

job purpose/about the role

Provide a high quality systemic social work service within the Craigielea team to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. Be accountable for work undertaken with children and families, which includes assessing needs, planning and delivering focused interventions to safeguard children and developing plans to promote positive outcomes.

Maternity Cover fixed term

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• HNC Childcare and Education or equivalent or
• HNC Social Care or
• BA Social Work or equivalent or
• A relevant diploma/degree qualification with experience of working with children and
families.
• SSSC registration if appropriate
• PVG scheme membership

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Good practice, recognizing the support needs of children, young people and families
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with children and
families in need, their families and other stakeholders to achieve improved outcomes
• The ability to produce high quality written reports
• Advocating on behalf of children and families in need by ensuring that their views are
taken into account and that their rights are promoted and protected
• The ability to operate as a member of a team and take responsibility for the health and
safety needs of service users
• The ability to attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision, performance reviews
and development and in developing team plans
• The ability to work in partnership with stakeholders
• A positive value base and awareness of Child development theories
• The ability to meet deadlines
• The ability to mentor and support new staff/students
• Take responsibility for work planning and team working

About Us

Please see Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer.  If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.  We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk.  We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

• have a disability
• are care-experienced and aged 16-29
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs