Social Worker - 2 Posts - GLA11838
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £41,658.53 to £48,338.60 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Glasgow Central, G4 9XG |
| Company: | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | GLA11838 |
Summary
Job Description
Glasgow is a thriving and vibrant city and excellent opportunities exist to join us and contribute towards helping all our neighbourhoods flourish. The Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership (GHSCP) is on a journey to radically change the way in which Social Work delivers support and services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Qualified Social Workers Health and Social Care Connect for Social Work Services within Glasgow HSCP, changing the way we deliver services using an asset based approach and have effective interface with partners and the 3rd sector. The service will span across Adults and Older People’s Services, Children and Families, Homelessness and Addictions, working in a multi-disciplinary way.
We are seeking energetic, talented, resilient and committed Social Workers to prevent long term involvement with statutory services where possible and provide excellent services to those who require it. You will have sound knowledge of assessment and care management; have practiced extensively under the relevant legislation; and work in a person-centred manner which will be fully embedded in your practice. You will be confident in managing risk and looking for innovative ways to promote independence and link people into the local community.
Applicants must possess a Degree / Diploma in Social Work (or Social Work equivalent).
Possession of Post Qualifying awards including Child Welfare and Protection Certificate and Practice Learning would be advantageous.
Please refer to the Person Specification for the required qualifications, skills, knowledge and competencies that are required for these posts.
This post is permanent however the location will be temporary until 31st March 25 at which time this will be review.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment along with SSSC Registration. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Check
Please note as part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are currently not required to pay SSSC fees.
The post is excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003 (as amended).
Working for us!
For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC) please visit the following websites:
GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service
Application Packs
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Further Information
For further information about working for us please refer to our website Working for us
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