Aberdeen City Council
Location
Aberdeen | United Kingdom
Job description
Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full TimeRoles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.
job purpose/about the role
Successful applicants will be responding to children who may be in need of care and protection, working with families where children and young people may have experienced trauma. The post is rewarding, and relies on a clear understanding of the National Practice Model GIRFEC, as well as a sound knowledge of Child Protection, within the field of Children’s Services. Applicants must have good
communication skills and should be committed to or have experience of multi-agency working.
This position is based within Donside Children and Families Team Four. The team primarily covers children and families that reside the central area of Aberdeen (St Machar and Seaton). The Child Practitioner will work closely with social workers within the team, as well as partner agencies, to respond to concerns about the care, protection and welfare of children. They will also be part of the team that progresses Child’s Plans for children who are deemed to be in need of care.
• HNC Childcare and Education or equivalent or
• HNC Social Care or
• A relevant diploma/degree qualification with experience of working with children &
families
• PVG
• The ability to recognise the support needs of children, young people and families.
• The ability to assess needs, formulate and implement effective interventions.
• The ability to prioritise tasks, manage own workload and be accountable for quality
case work with children and families to achieve positive outcomes.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and build rapport
with a range of individuals including children and families and other professionals.
• Advocating on behalf of children and families in need by ensuring that their views
are taken into account and that their rights are promoted and protected.
• The ability to negotiate effectively to reach a resolution and successfully
implementing change.
• The ability to deal with complex issues in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
• The ability to use information management systems to maintain accurate
management information and high-quality data.
• Ability to analyse and produce high quality concise reports to inform quality
casework and make decisions.
• The ability to operate as a member of a team and take responsibility for the health
and safety needs of children and families
Please see Job Profile for further details.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected].
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [email protected]. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
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Job tags
Salary
£30.73k - £34.69k per annum
