Social Worker - NAY16663

This is a re-advert of NAY 16502, previous applicants need not re-apply as they will not be considered. We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team at the Partnership Delivery Team. The service is based within North Ayrshire but works on a pan-Ayrshire basis. The successful candidate will be part of the programme team, delivering the Caledonian and Moving Forward Making Changes/Moving Forward 2 Change programmes. This involves preparatory work for men subject to these programmes and group delivery. Case recording is an important part and building and maintaining relationships with colleagues across the partnership is essential. The successful candidate would be required to be flexible as the role involves travel across the three Local Authorities and delivering some evening groups.

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work. North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy. Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available.

For your information, if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

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. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment.

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: Agile – 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations. May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires. This post has been allocated the workstyle: Agile.