Experienced Social Worker (Temporary) in Fife, St Andrews

Two exciting opportunities have arisen for SCIM (Scottish Child Interview Model) trained social workers within the Child Protection Resource in Edinburgh. The role also requires the applicant to be confident in providing support and assessment for children and families to consider any unmet needs, or ongoing risk. Social worker (Initial Assessments and SCIM support) This role will primarily be involved with undertaking assessments and short-term work with families within the Child Protection Resource. The postholder will also have the opportunity to undertake the SCIM JII training. The SCIM team are based within the Sycamore Partnership building, which brings together NHS Lothian, Police Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council, Midlothian Council and East Lothian Council. The SCIM model is well established within Edinburgh, having commenced implementation in February 2023. We work within a culture of continuous improvement and it is vital for the applicant to be able to demonstrate flexible thinking and the ability to approach change and practice development with positivity. The SCIM team is part of the Child Protection Resource which undertakes initial assessments for children who are the subject of an IRD and are not already allocated to a social worker within City of Edinburgh Children's Services. The wider Child Protection Resource is based at Drumbrae Library Hub. It is not necessary to have already undertaken SCIM training for either of these positions as the opportunity to undertake this training will be offered within the role. This involves joining the National Joint Interview Training Programme. The training includes 30 days of face-to-face training over 3 modules, with reading and course work in addition. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the child protection process, from IRD to conclusion and how Joint Investigative Interviews inform this. · Demonstrate experience of undertaking child protection assessments · Demonstrate the ability to work well in a multi-agency partnership to keep children safe · Demonstrate the ability to actively contribute to the planning for joint investigative interviews, and briefing and de-briefing discussion. · Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of quality assurance within our work, and the need to support children to provide their views to inform service improvement. · Have an understanding of children's rights and the national implementation of UNCRC · Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working.