Social Worker - Orchard Brae School

Job Description

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: Orchard Brae School
Duration: Permanent and Fixed Term up to 52 weeks, Full time

Please note: Closing date may be subject to change.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent social worker post, within the Children with Disability Service.  The Children with Disability Service is made up of one consultant social worker/team manager post (2 x 0.5 FTE), three social workers, three care coordinators and one children’s practitioner, who work collaboratively to ensure the needs of children with disabilities receive the care, protection, assessment and intervention they need in a timely manner. 

Successful applicant to this post will take a pivotal role in the assessment, reviewing and planning for children who have complex health and disability needs and who may require a care package of support via our commissioning arrangements with third sector providers.

The work is fast paced, but rewarding, and relies on a clear understanding of eligibility criteria within Children’s Social Work, on the National Practice Model GIRFEC, as well as a sound knowledge of Child Protection, within the field of Children’s Services.  Applicants should have experience of working with children and their families and must have good communication skills as well as being committed to multi-agency working due to the close joint working with colleagues from NHS Grampian, Education Service and from Third Sector partner agencies.

For further information please contact Managers:
Claire Graham -ClGraham@aberdeencity.gov.uk (Wed-Fri) or
Serenella Lobo SeLobo@aberdeencity.gov.uk (Mon-Wed)

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Professional Social Work qualification (ie DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)

SSSC Registration

PVG Membership for Regulated work with Children and Protected Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made

Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate:

A Commitment to the principles of the Social Work Unit model

The ability to assess and balance risk and protective factors within a child protection framework

The ability to assess needs, formulate and implement effective social work interventions

The ability to prioritise tasks, manage own workload and be accountable for quality case work with children and families to achieve positive outcomes

The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and build rapport with a range of individuals including children and families and other professionals

The ability to negotiate effectively to reach a resolution and successfully implementing change

The ability to deal with complex issues in a sensitive and appropriate manner

The Individual

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