Social Worker Duty Team

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker to join our Duty Team in Children's Services in Midlothian. As the "front door" to statutory Children's Services, our team is shifting from a primarily child protection investigatory response toward a strengths-based, relational way of working that prioritises "how we can help" from the very first contact. We aim to engage families early, uphold strong front-door principles, and provide meaningful, proportionate support that promotes wellbeing, equity and inclusion. If you want to make a real difference at the point where families need us most, and be part of a team committed to compassionate, confident and forward-thinking practice, we welcome your application. Working as part of an experienced and motivated team, you will work under Child Protection and Looked After and Accommodated structures and Council policies and procedures to undertake initial assessments, provide advice, support, and short-term interventions. Initial assessments will be undertaken working closely with our police, health, education and third sector colleagues, with a shared goal of promoting Children & Young People's safety and wellbeing Children's views and wishes are the foundation of our assessments and intervention: candidates should be confident and highly skilled communicators. We offer a supportive team environment and excellent opportunities for continuous professional development. We value our workforce and provide staff with manageable caseloads.

A degree in Social Work and registration with the SSSC as a Social Worker, a Diploma in Social Work with SSSC registration as a social worker is an acceptable alternative.,

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Accurate case recording and report writing
• Ability to consider all available information to inform assessment, agree outcomes and develop action plans
• Be able to work well as part of a team and act on own initiative
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  Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £44,989.60 per annum.