Job DescriptionAs part of our Children and Young People's Practice Team you will undertake a wide variety of work with children and young people from 0-26 years old.
This includes supporting social workers to carry out parenting capacity assessments, supervising family time and direct work with children and their families.
We undertake diversions from prosecution for young people in conflict with the law and support continuing care and after care within children's services.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, supportive supervision and a flexible working system.Essential: Educated to HNC social care and SVQ Level 3 (children and young people) or equivalent with a relevant discipline.Experience of working with the national and local practice, policy, procedure and legislation relevant to the post.
This includes an awareness of the SSSC Code of Practice, Human Rights legislation, United Nation Convention of the Rights of Child and getting it right for every child.Have experience of working with children and families including child development, and trauma based interventions,Knowledge and understanding of a range of systemic interventions and methodologies, such as attachment promoting, trauma based therapy, child development and parenting capacity.Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of key agencies.
Desirable: Experience of delivering parenting programmes or other group work.Specialist experience of working with children and families in crisis or at risk.Behavioural Interview skills.Experience in working with young people in conflict with the law.
Closing Date: 6th January Interview Date: 16th January RequirementsPosition Title: Children and Families Practitioner Directorate: Children, Young People and PartnershipsLocation: Dalkeith Social Work Centre Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 Hours per Week Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 9-5 and Friday 9-3:30Weeks 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 £37,.22 per annum.
ResponsibilitiesThis post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, .
Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or protected adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults.
You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.
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