Social Worker, Community Connect Rattray, Blairgowrie - PKC13236
| Posting date: | 07 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,987.00 to £49,065.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PKC13236 |
Summary
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Social Worker - PKC13236
£45,987 - £49,065
Community Connect @ Rattray, Blairgowrie
In line with principles of ‘Getting it Right for Every Child’ the successful post holder will undertake assessments of need and risk, and work with partner agencies to ensure that care and protection plans are implemented.
You will undertake statutory responsibilities related to care experienced children and young people whom looked after and accommodated within the care system.
Key duties are noted below:
- Undertake assessments of need and risk and take a lead role in the implementation of plans to deliver care, protection and support to children, young people and their families, and promote their wellbeing in the community.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to build the capacity of people using services.
- Make assessments in relation to child protection referrals, carry out investigations and make recommendations related to child protection procedures.
- Assess and make recommendations about whether compulsory measures of supervision are necessary.
- Assess and make recommendations about whether a child should be accommodated away from home.
- Assess and make recommendations for children who may require permanent alternative family care.
- Provide the social work contribution to any review of the needs of children and young people, including recommendations on behalf of the Council to Fostering and Permanence Panel, Children's Hearings and Court.
- Plan rehabilitation and provide support to care experienced children and prepare written reports and retain records as required.
It is important that the successful candidate can:
- Take account of service users’ views in all aspects of work.
- Practice in line with the Council’s Equalities Policies.
- Take responsibility for any pieces of work delegated to others in their absence.
- Take responsibility for monitoring and improving your knowledge and skills, and undertake professional development as identified.
- Awareness of the need for safe lone working practice.
- Promote Equality & Dignity at Work.
- Commitment to treat customers/clients & colleagues in accordance with Council’s policies on equalities and dignity at work.
- Maintain electronic records in line with Children and Families Services guidance.
- Achieve Results.
- Meet required timescales in respect of reports, assessments etc.
- Maintain and promote high standards of Social Work practice.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement of the service and your individual role within this.
- Work as part of a team and contribute to the effective operation of the team.
- Work in an integrated way with partner agencies.
This post may be suitable for candidates who have recently completed their Social Work Degree but have not yet graduated. In this circumstance, a Social Work Assistant contract will be offered until you receive your qualifying certificate and are eligible to register with the SSSC as a Social Worker.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
- A degree in Social work or equivalent as recognised by the SSSC.
- Knowledge of child-care law and policy.
- Relevant/Transferable experience.
- An ability to undertake collaborative work with other disciplines.
- An ability to work within professional boundaries.
- An ability to work well as a member of a team.
- Ability to undertake ‘risk assessment‘ of activities.
- Ability to analyse information and draw out recommendations.
- Ability to work towards resolving problems independently.
- Understanding of when to refer problems to the appropriate person.
- An ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families.
- Registration with the SSSC.
You must have a valid UK driving licence and use of a vehicle as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross. Occasional travel out-with Perth and Kinross will also be required.
Desirable:
- Child protection experience.
- Experience of direct work with children and families.
- Experience of working in a rural community.
- Post qualifying certificate in Child Protection or a willingness to undertake this in future.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
- A generous annual leave package
- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
- Access to a range of benefits
- Flexi time
- Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lesley Reilly, Team Leader on 01250 871346 or at LReilly@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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