At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older adults in the community, promoting independence and managing complex care.
- Company: East Dunbartonshire Council, dedicated to enhancing community well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a well-established team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your social work career.
- Qualifications: Professional social work qualification and experience in community care.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Social Worker within the Adult East Locality Team.
Our Locality teams are well-established and experienced teams which are co-located within an integrated building providing the full range of adult social work and primary health services.
We are seeking a Social Worker to assist in the delivery of our statutory duties and contribute to complex care management.
As such you will be highly motivated with experience of promoting independence and personalisation, be confident in managing risk and looking for creative ways to promote independence seeking to link adults into the local community.
Applicants should hold a professional social work qualification and will have experience of statutory work within community care social work services.
Experience within the field of Community Care is desirable.
You will need to hold a driving licence.
Enquires relating to this post can be made to Paula Brown Team Manager Adult East Team on 0141 355 2200 PVG/Disclosure Scotland The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria.
Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.
Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment.
Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check.
In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment.
Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR
Social Worker - Older People - EAD09773 employer: East Dunbartonshire Council
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Contact Details:
East Dunbartonshire Council Recruitment Team
