Social Work Assistant - Council HQ

Job Details

• Grade: 7A
• Hourly Rate: £18.41 - £20.20
• Hours: 35 hours
• Salary: £33,600.95 - £36,867.70 per year
• Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Purpose

Based centrally in the Scottish Borders, supporting children and families across the whole of the local authority geographical area, the Duty Assessment Team is a busy environment in which all concerns for children are screened and initial assessments of risk and need are undertaken.

As a social worker assistant within the Duty Assessment Team you will practice in all communities in the Borders linking in with local partner agency colleagues.

You will work directly with children and young people and their families.

In addition social work assistants in the Duty Assessment Team are key to the referral process by being part of the office based team receiving, seeking and sharing information from and to members of the public, partner agencies and colleagues.

Essential

• HNC/SVQ 3 in Social Care or Childcare and Education
• OR considerable experience and a commitment to undertake such training
• A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
• If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Mardette Fenwick or Di Porter by telephone on 01896 662787 or by email at cfswduty@scotborders.gov.uk

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Employability Support –The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email employability@scotborders.gov.uk

You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment