Social Worker - Early Intervention & Prevention Service, Pullar House, Perth - PKC13573

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job; it’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: Social Worker, Early Intervention & Prevention Service - PKC13573.

The Early Intervention & Prevention Service is a small team working as the first point of contact for adults accessing Social Work Services. The purpose of this team is to screen cases to appropriate services and work only with the complex cases not known to social work. This work involves working within a multi-agency setting participating in case triage. The work is directed at critical and short-term interventions, focusing on positive engagement and change prior to progressing to long-term intervention. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly innovative team, the work is extremely fast-paced and varies each day with excellent training and supervision provided. Responsibilities also include statutory work under the Adult Support and Protection Act and delivering a duty service and completing welfare checks.

Skills & Experience Required

• The ideal candidate will be motivated and engaging and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective time management, the ability to be flexible and respond to crisis/competing demands are integral to the role.
• A good understanding of Self Directed Support and how this is delivered is essential.
• The ability to integrate and cultivate successful links within the team and across services is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of services, challenges, demands, and demographics within PKC would be an advantage.
• You must have experience of assessment of Social and Personal Care needs along with experience of assessing and managing risk.
• You must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of social work principles and values.
• Experience of Adult Support and Protection Procedures and all relevant legislation.
• Knowledge or experience of working with people who use substances would be beneficial.
• You must have a DIPSW, CQSW, CSS and relevant Social Work Qualifications.
• You must have significant experience of Adult Social Work. NQSW need not apply on this occasion.
• You will have a current registration with SSSC and be eligible to register with PVG scheme.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post and service requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Here’s what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package, 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day.
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme.
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework.
• Access to a range of benefits.
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions.
• A healthy work-life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance.
• You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Pamela Ritchie on 01738 475492 to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW”. External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above-mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.