Children's Practitioner - ABC13692

Job Purpose: Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Duration: Permanent, Part Time

Roles that require PVG Membership: Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role: Successful applicants will be responding to children who may be in need of care and protection, working with families where children and young people may have experienced trauma. The post is rewarding, and relies on a clear understanding of the National Practice Model GIRFEC, as well as a sound knowledge of Child Protection, within the field of Children’s Services.

Applicants must have good communication skills and should be committed to or have experience of multi-agency working. The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• HNC Childcare and Education or equivalent or HNC Social Care or a relevant diploma/degree qualification with experience of working with children & families

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• The ability to recognise the support needs of children, young people and families.
• The ability to assess needs, formulate and implement effective interventions.
• The ability to prioritise tasks, manage own workload and be accountable for quality case work with children and families to achieve positive outcomes.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and build rapport with a range of individuals including children and families and other professionals.
• Advocating on behalf of children and families in need by ensuring that their views are taken into account and that their rights are promoted and protected.
• The ability to negotiate effectively to reach a resolution and successfully implement change.
• The ability to deal with complex issues in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
• The ability to use information management systems to maintain accurate management information and high-quality data.
• Ability to analyse and produce high quality concise reports to inform quality casework and make decisions.
• The ability to operate as a member of a team and take responsibility for the health and safety needs of children and families.

About Us: Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working: We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident: We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

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Guaranteed Interview Scheme: We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.