Social Worker (Learning Disability Service) in Dalkeith, Midlothian

Midlothian Council are seeking to recruit a Social Worker for the Learning Disability Team. The social worker will be responsible for assessing and providing social work and social care services to adults with Learning Disabilities, some of whom will have complex care needs and will be expected to have or develop expertise in assessment and care management thus service user group. Duties will also include managing a complex workload, chairing meetings and reviews, undertaking adult support and protection activities and participating in case conferences. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with individuals with a learning disability and their families are essential. The social worker will work be required to work closely with care providers to manage and oversee care provision. In addition, the social worker will work closely with health professionals and in particular the Community Learning Disability Team. The social worker will work as part of a wider team of social work and OT team and where necessary will provide support to other teams and undertake specific pieces of work relevant to all practice teams. A degree in Social Work and registration with the SSSC as a Social Worker is essential. A Diploma in Social Work with SSSC registration as a social worker is an acceptable alternative. Experience working with individuals with Learning Disabilities is desirable. Applications from newly qualified workers will be considered where the individual has significant disability experience and awareness. Position Title: Social Worker - Learning Disability Team Health and Social Care Contract Status: Permanent Monday - Friday 7 hours and 12 minutes per day Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Protected Adults and/or Children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children, 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. UK website. If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.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. 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. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.