Social Worker - Integrated Access Point, Torridon House, 506.15 - WEL10537 in Livingston

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be based within the Integrated Access Point undertaking a range of social work services in relation to the assessment and care management of adults in West Lothian. The post holder will be assisting with assessment, enabling people to remain as independent as possible. Assessments will take a strengths-based approach and post holders will be encouraged to think creatively about how we support service users during their period of assessment. This will include ensuring service users meet eligibility criteria and considering community based, informal supports and technology to meet the clients' needs.

The worker must have abilities to work as part of a team, respond to demands of a busy service, be able to follow procedures, have excellent communication and good report writing skills. The worker should be prepared to take the lead in more complex, high risk assessments as well as supporting other members of the team. These tasks will be carried out in partnership with service users, family members, colleagues within the Integrated Access Point, social Policy and other professionals and agencies as necessary to meet need.

The worker will be required to have a good understanding of Self Directed Support and the importance of completing outcome focused assessments. The worker will be required to undertake essential training including in adult support and protection training up to level 3 in accordance with service standards. The worker must have the ability, if required, to travel throughout West Lothian and hold a recognised qualification in social care.

Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain PVG Scheme Membership through Disclosure Scotland.

The skills and knowledge candidate must have:

• Relevant Social Work Qualification.
• It is desirable for the candidate to have relevant assessment and care management experience in a social work practice team.
• This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date.
• This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.