Social Worker

4 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Perth & Kinross Council Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker - Children and Disability Team

Job Reference: PKC11924

Salary: £34,146 - £36,428

This role covers the whole of the Perth & Kinross area and involves working with a variety of professionals to foster a multi-disciplinary and whole-family approach. Essential skills and knowledge include experience and awareness of the issues that impact upon disabled children and their families, as well as an understanding of child development, attachment, and the impact of trauma.

The successful candidate will carry out direct work with children, young people, and their families, including assessing and providing support, child protection, working with Looked After and accommodated children, and monitoring packages of support.

The role requires working in line with the principles of 'Getting it Right for Every Child' and prioritizing inter-agency working. The candidate will also be required to complete assessments and write reports for various forums, including Child Protection Planning Meetings, The Children's Hearing system, and Court.

The ideal candidate will have good report writing skills, be able to prioritize their workload, and meet timescales. Accurate and timely recording of case notes is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will be able to communicate clearly in a variety of settings with a wide range of people from differing roles and backgrounds and needs.

Requirements

Qualifications: Social Work Degree

The Individual: As a person, you will be compassionate and have empathy for the children, young people, and families who you support. You will also be organized and able to work flexibly to meet service needs.

The successful candidate will be able to evidence a strong commitment to multi-agency working and be a skilled and confident communicator, able to fully contribute to assessment reports and in Professional Meetings, Child Protection Planning Meetings, Core Groups, and Children's Hearings.

Perth & Kinross Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.



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