Overview
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You will work alongside social workers, para-professionals and health professionals, undertaking assessment and care management within Renfrewshire's Adults Service. Social Workers will be required to operate as a Council Officer in adult protection work.
The teams are located in high quality modern premises and operate in accordance with the Council's WORKSMART arrangements, which promote mobile and flexible work practices. All Social Workers are considered to be and equipped as mobile workers and can operate throughout the Renfrewshire area from any Council premises. You will therefore be expected to travel throughout the Council area.
Responsibilities
Duties of the post include providing a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation; undertaking assessments and reviews; responsibility for the care management/planning of individual packages of care; and undertaking joint working.
Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the department's commitment to continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
You must hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council. Applications from Mental Health Officers and Practice Teachers are desirable. An additional allowance is payable to practicing MHO's.
It is essential you are registered with SSSC / newly qualified workers to achieve registration with SSSC within 6 months of taking up the role.
Other Information
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check; the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
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