At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families through impactful social work interventions.
- Company: Midlothian Council, dedicated to transforming community services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent contract, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a team committed to positive change and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Social Work qualification and experience with children and families required.
The predicted salary is between 25272 - 30888 £ per year.
Social Work qualification or equivalent DipSW, CQSW and SSSC registration. The job holder also needs to be able to demonstrate an understanding or experience of:
- Legal frameworks and the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities relevant to the service area;
- National and local practice, policy, procedure and legislation relevant to the post;
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of systemic interventions and methodologies such as attachment, child development, systemic support, relationship-based approach, motivational interviewing techniques and the impact of trauma.
- Post-qualifying experience working with children and families;
- Child Welfare and Protection Certificate, or demonstrate a commitment to work towards it.
CLOSING DATE - Monday 7th September 2026
Location: 7 Eskdaill Court
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Council's 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 £44,989.60 per annum.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children 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.
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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