Social Worker (Children\'s Services) - Throughcare & Aftercare - EAL12198 in Haddington

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications and salary placed within the advertised scale. Hourly rate of pay: £21.99 - £24.50. Days and hours of work: Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00. Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable. To start 1st April 2026.

East Lothian Children’s Services has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join the TAC Team. The team provides a range of support to previously looked after/looked after and accommodated young people in their transition to independence across East Lothian. We are looking to recruit a social worker who has experience in working with this group. This includes knowledge and experience of working within the relevant legislation and policies relevant to children and families social work.

The TAC Team in East Lothian provides a specialist and needs led service to young people with a range of complex issues including mental health problems, isolation and limited life choices. The young people have often experienced significant trauma and loss and face a range of challenges as a result. The successful candidate should be committed to improving outcomes for young people and be motivated to go the distance to support them to reach positive destinations. We are currently working with an increasing number of unaccompanied asylum seeking children. Experience in this area of work would be beneficial to the role.

A full current driving licence and use of a vehicle are essential for this post. Applicants should have a sound value base, excellent communication and report writing skills and a comprehensive knowledge of children and families social work role and responsibilities.

East Lothian Children’s Services are keen to recruit workers who are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. We are committed to promoting an open and trusting culture at all levels of the organisation and prioritise continuous professional development and learning. Our staff are our greatest asset and we strive to be supportive, inclusive and child centred by prioritising effective supervision, manageable caseloads and a healthy work life balance.

Our vision is to support children and young people to live and learn in East Lothian and our staff are involved in developing services and implementing improvement activity around this goal. We have an accessible, on site senior management team who are committed to recruiting the best people to complement the wide range of knowledge and experience that exists throughout the service.

If you wish to discuss this job vacancy, please feel free to contact the Team Leader Rosie Thomson on 01875 618643.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration: Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. Please Note: All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

Job Details: To provide an effective service to vulnerable children, young people and their families/carers, promoting a high standard of practice, in accordance with statutory obligations, policies and procedures. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.

Job Requirements:

• Education/Qualifications Essential: Approved qualification in Social Work, and SSSC registration. Those with international Social Work qualifications should not apply unless they are fully registered with the SSSC.
• Driving Licence: Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• PVG Membership: This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.

Additional Information: For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo. If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team. If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form.