Social Worker (Practice Teams) - City Wide at City of Edinburgh Council

Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

46023.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Child Protection, Case Management, Mentoring, Supervision, Learning and Development, Team Collaboration, AI Tools, Community Support, Crisis Intervention, Family Support, Behavioral Assessment, Problem Solving, Communication, Empathy, Flexibility

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Social Worker - Children’s Practice Teams Various locations Salary: £39,129 - £46,023 (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: 36 per week (part time hours considered) We have vacancies in Edinburgh’s four practice teams: • North East – based in Leith and Niddrie • North West – based in Drumbrae and Muirhouse • South East - based in Liberton/Gilmerton • South West – based in Wester Hailes We believe that every child and young person deserves the best possible start in life. Our aim is for Edinburgh’s children to be safe, healthy, nurtured, educated, active and respected. Our children’s practice teams are at the forefront of providing services to help children, young people and their families deal with difficult situations at various stages in their lives: whether in need of child protection; looked after at or away from home; or at risk of becoming excluded from school or becoming looked after. This is an exciting time to join Edinburgh. We are in the process of implementing a new service structure which will ensure that Edinburgh is at the forefront of social work practice. We are about to move our case management platform to Mosaic which will mean that our social workers have an effective and efficient case management system, saving time and reducing administration, all with the aim of providing our social workers with more time to see children and work alongside families to bring about positive change. We are also exploring how we can incorporate AI tools into our work. Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, all new social workers will receive a personalised induction process, a named mentor, access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities and regular supervision from a Team Leader. For newly qualified workers we will support you through your Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Supported Year with a restricted caseload, supervision every 1-2 weeks and all the tailored support and developmental opportunities you need to excel in your new role. Further opportunities will be available to help you advance in your career with us. For experienced workers we offer excellent opportunities to use your skills and experience to support great practice with opportunities for career development and advancement. Caseloads within Edinburgh are set at a maximum number to ensure that social workers have the time to do their jobs well. Our practice is supported by Practice Standards which provide clarity on expectations to ensure the best service for children, young people and families. Candidates can state a preference for which team they would like to be based in at the interview stage. Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification recognised by the SSSC. Further information is available on our website. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the posts, please email alan.kirkpatrick@edinburgh.gov.uk or billy.brown@edinburgh.gov.uk or telephone Alan on 0131 453 9130 or Billy on 07799 582693. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation. As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work. To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Social Worker job description THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL About Us: Are you keen to shape the future of Scotland’s capital city? The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to work with us and deliver key services across our capital city. We’re the second largest local authority in Scotland with a workforce of over 19,000 who all play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting vital services to over 500,000 residents. We offer an incredible variety of career opportunities across a broad range of sectors. Join us and you’ll find a role where you can make a difference and grow your career. Our Culture: Our Behaviours, respect, integrity, and flexibility guide everything that we do, and we strive to make sure all colleagues feel valued and have a sense of belonging in the workplace. We want to make sure that we bring people into our roles who demonstrate Our Behaviours and are dedicated and committed to our purpose of serving our community. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service to meet citizens needs and make the city a better place. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We recognise the benefits that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we’re committed to employing a workforce that represents the population of the city we serve. We particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups including women, LGBT+ people, racially minoritised groups, people with disabilities and people who are neurodivergent. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we're delighted to announce that we have extended our guaranteed interview scheme to include all applicants who are or have been care experienced, and who meet the essential criteria for the post. This extends our current arrangements of being a Disability Confident Employer, that guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the criteria for the post and who declare a disability. Happy to talk flexible working. Colleague Support and Wellbeing As outlined in our People Strategy 2024-27, we aim to nurture a healthy workforce where we can all thrive. We offer regular events, initiatives and learning opportunities covering a range of different health and wellbeing topics. We’re committed to supporting employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. There are several policies in place to support this ranging from flexible work options to career breaks. Our full suite of employment policies can be found here. We have a range of support options available including access to counselling, a mental health support service, an occupational health service, speak up supporters and a colleague listening service. Reasonable Adjustments: We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience at work for all our colleagues and we’ll work hard to ensure that we meet the changing needs of colleagues throughout their time with us. We’re also geared up to support all candidates who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates invited for interview, should let the hiring manager know what they need, and they will do everything they can to accommodate your request.

Responsibilities

Social workers will provide services to help children, young people, and their families navigate difficult situations. They will work within practice teams to ensure children are safe, healthy, and respected.