Senior Social Care Officer, Child Protection Duty Team, Almondbank House, Perth Job Vacancy in Perth, Scotland, UK

Job Description

Senior Social Care Officer (Fixed Term until 31 March 2023) – PKC08886
£30,276 – £33,599
Child Protection Duty Team, Almondbank House, Perth & Pullar House, Perth

This is an exciting opportunity to join Services for Children, Young People and Families in our statutory Children and Families social work teams. We are recruiting for a full-time Senior Social Care Officer post on a fixed-term temporary contract until the end of March 2023 to provide a range of supports to Ukrainian refugee families and children fleeing war. 

This is an opportunity to work with colleagues in housing, communities, community safety, education, health and the third sector to identify, develop and provide the needed supports for the Ukrainian families. This role is also to ensure Perth and Kinross is compliant with the Scottish Government Safeguarding Policy.

The Individual

You must have a good understanding of child development and attachment theory, have knowledge of relevant legislation, processes and procedures and issues relating to the children and families.

You must be able to communicate effectively with children and families in a warm, patient and empathetic manner, recognising that all families experience difficulties at times. Being approachable, reliable and trustworthy in your work with families is essential to making positive change to children, young people and families. This will be particularly important when supporting refugees who have experienced trauma and loss.

You should be an organised person who can manage their workload around fixed commitments and prioritise competing demands. 

You should be able to use computers to a good standard, such as completing entries into our web based recording system, managing an electronic diary system and typing up assessments, forms and short reports.

You should be able to work with a variety of partners across Perth and Kinross to promote and support the needs of the Ukrainian refugees moving into our area

Candidates will need to promote positive values and anti-discriminatory, non-judgmental practice and treat colleagues and customers with dignity and respect in line with the Employee Code of Conduct and SSSC Codes of Conduct.

You must have an SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children & Young People) or equivalent.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Debbie Reilly Davidson, Team Leader, on 01738 476829.

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, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

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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