Details:
- Salary: £40 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Paisley
- Date: 11 hours ago
Description:
Social Worker – Children & Families Initial Response
Commutable from Glasgow | £40 per hour | Flexible working
Looking for a varied frontline role where you can make a difference to children and families?
Leaders in Care is recruiting a Social Worker to join Renfrewshire’s Children and Families Initial Response Team. Based at Renfrewshire House in Paisley, the team provides an authority-wide initial and short-term service for children and young people who are not already receiving social work support.
The role
You’ll work within a busy team, progressing assessments and supporting families through timely interventions. Your responsibilities will include:
Completing initial, child’s planning and child protection assessments.
Providing short-term case management and family interventions.
Developing and managing safe care plans alongside families.
Maintaining accurate electronic case records and monitoring progress.
Applying GIRFEC principles and relevant legislation to your practice.What you’ll bring
You’ll need a recognised Social Work qualification, experience in a child care setting, and confidence assessing need and risk. Strong time management skills and knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures and guidance are essential.
Post-qualifying experience within a duty or initial response team, a Practice Teaching or Child Protection award, and a full current driving licence are desirable.
What’s on offer?
£40 per hour Flexible working
A varied role supporting children and families at the point they first need help.
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