Job Description
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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.
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We currently have the following opportunity:
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Social Worker – PKC14296n £47,601 – £50,773n Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross
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A full time, permanent vacancy has arisen for a Social Worker in the South Locality, Kinross Adult Social Work and Social Care Team, working 36 hours per week.
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The team manages long term complex cases, across a largely rural area, which includes Kinross and the Carse areas. We work with Adults and Carers from the age of 16, who require social work interventions, supports and services.
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Our mission statement here in south locality goes as follows: “We will work together locally to support you to live your best life.” We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and hard working social worker who can help us deliver on this.
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, highly skilled, supportive, and motivated team. There is access to a wide range of training, supervision and development opportunities. Additional benefits include flexible working hours and practices including hybrid working, generous annual leave entitlement, employee benefits scheme (including car leasing), and pension scheme.
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As a member of a generic locality team integrated within the Health and Social Care Partnership, you will work as a partner in the Local Integrated Care Service (LINCs), and alongside people, families, and communities. There are many interesting and diverse practice opportunities for front line staff to participate in, and opportunities to share and develop skills.
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Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
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The successful candidate will assist in maintaining vulnerable people in the community, by providing a range of social work and care management services in accordance with the Health and Social Care Standards and the SSSC Codes of Practice.
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Tasks include completing Outcome Focussed Assessments and Reviews, the negotiation of flexible packages of care, and monitoring care packages through Self Directed Support (SDS). Responsibilities also include statutory work in accordance with the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) 2000 Act and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.
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The ideal candidate will be motivated and engaging, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Effective time management and organisational skills are essential for an autonomous worker to successfully manage a complex caseload.
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The ability to be flexible and respond to crisis / competing demands are essential to the role.
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An in-depth understanding of Self Directed Support and how this can be successfully delivered in a sometimes challenging and rural context, is essential.
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The ability to integrate and cultivate successful links within the team, partnership as a whole, across key services, and with the community, is highly desirable.
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Knowledge of services, challenges, demands, and demographics within PKC would be an advantage.
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An ability and commitment to work creatively and constructively to achieve truly personal outcomes together with your clients is critical.
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You must have experience and skills of undertaking person centred assessments and reviews.
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You will be required to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of social work principles and values.
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Experience and knowledge of Adult Support and Protection Procedures and all relevant legislation are essential.
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You must have a DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent Social Work Qualification.
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You will have a current registration with SSSC and be eligible to register with PVG scheme.
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You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
Working at Perth & Kinross Counciln
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!
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Here's what we can offer you:
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- 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
- Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions
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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.
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This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
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All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.
Next Stepsn
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Kirsty Hynd – Team Leader, or Ashley Hunter – Senior Practitioner on 01577 867300 to find out more.
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Click “APPLY NOW”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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