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First People Solutions Group Ltd Jobs


Posted by: First People Solutions Group Ltd
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Address: 33 Bothwell Street
G2 6NL
Contact Details: 0141 270 5000
Date Posted 28th Aug 2008
Reference Code: 0709-386
View Since Posting: 69
Salary: £15 - £22 per hour + travel expenses
Vacancy Location: Highland & Islands
Full Description:
Qualified Social Worker - Children and Families (12 week contract initially) £15- 22 p/h

We have an exciting and rare opportunity for a qualified social worker with experience in children and families social work to start as soon as possible in the Fort William area of the Highlands. working with a lively and well respected social work team. The post is initailly on a 3 month contract with the possibility of going permanent at a later stage.

Our client is looking for an experienced and qualified children and families social worker to undertake the following: -
To receive referrals
To undertake initial assessment of the referrals received
To undertake statutory functions in relation to child protection referrals and registrations
To undertake statutory function in relation to young people who are looked after
To participate in the duty rota for Children & Families referrals
To build positive, co-operative working relationships with practice team staff and to engage effectively with outside agencies.
To participate in care plan reviews, planning meetings and case conferences as required.
To contribute to Practice Team meetings and staff development sessions.
To maintain case records in accordance with agency expectations.
To participate in supervision which will be offered on a regular basis.
To become familiar with the local authorities policies and procedures
To promote equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.
To undertake any other appropriate duties as determined by the Social Work Director or his nominee.


THE COMPANY

First People Care Solutions


EXPERIENCE

Ideally applicants should have at least 1 years UK post qualifying experience within a children and families social work context and have a proven ability in carrying out initial assessments, IERs and social background reports.
Applicants MUST possess a relevant qualification in Social Work e.g. DipSW, CCETSW, Degree or Masters in Social Work.
The successful applicant must also have current registration with the Scottish Social Services Council or General Social Care Council, and possess a recent Disclosure Scotland Enhanced certificate (this can be applied for through our agency).
Applicants must be available for a quick start and a have their own car due to the rural locality of this post and the area covered.

Fort William is located at the foot of Ben Nevis the highest mountain in the UK and offers candidates a wonderful opportunity to experience working and living in one of the most breath-taking and scenic environments in Scotland working alongside a well established and experienced social work team to provide quality social work services to the local community. Fort William is also well renowned for Mountain Biking, hill walking, mountaineering and access to a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Assistance with accommodation can be provided in addition to an excellent salary and additional benefits.