Social Worker - DEE06088
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,785.00 to £46,765.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Dundee, DD1 3BG |
| Company: | Dundee City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DEE06088 |
Summary
Job Description
Working both in the office and at home for the Fostering, Adoption and Permanence Team, you will work full time, 37 hours per week.The role is principally to provide Adoption Support work to families for Dundee City Council and will also encompass the other duties/responsibilities described for fostering and adoption.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Natalie Johnston on 01382 436060 or email natalie.johnston@dundeecity.gov.uk
Requirements
You will have a Social Work Degree, CQSW, Dip SW, CSS (with appropriate option).Responsibilities
You will develop an appropriate range of Family Placement Resources to meet the needs of children and young people in care.The Individual
You will have experience of child care work with a knowledge of fostering and adoption legislation. You will have an understanding of the issues for Care Experienced children and be able to work as part of a team, work in partnership with other disciplines and external providers, and communicate well in a group setting.You will be able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within a specified timescale.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.
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