Social Worker, Kinship, Adoption and Fostering Full Time

Our Residential Practitioners create and maintain an emotionally and physically safe environment that supports children and young people who have experienced developmental harm and trauma in their recovery. Working as part of a skilled team, the postholder applies relevant theoretical approaches to safeguard and support young people and contributes to a culture that values care and compassion. The role also supports reparative work with families and communities.

Post holder Residential Practitioner 1 as a minimum:

• HNC Social Care(with a commitment to undertake SVQ level 3 in the first 3 years of post) OR
• BA in humanities linked subject
• SSSC registration (or achieve this within 3 months in post)
• Protection of Vulnerable Group Check (PVG)
Is willing and able to work toward additional qualifications potentially including Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Res Child CareThe postholder is able to demonstrate:
• Communication skills which engage children and their carers and can demonstrate how language reflects the principles of Write Right About Me, combined with high level self
• Direct engagement, care planning approaches supporting young people who have experiences significant adversities throughout their lives
• Modeling an inclusive approach toward Children's Rights and to support and develop this in your practice
• Awareness and experience of the youth justice and child protection systems
• Working in accordance with Adult, Child and Public Protection principles
• Demonstrate abilities which evidence relational practice and engagement
  The postholder will be based in one of three residential children's homes in Aberdeen City and will work a shift pattern that includes evenings and weekends. A shift allowance is payable.
See first-hand what it's like to work in Children's Residential Services and hear about the rewarding opportunities available. From supporting young people to achieve their potential to accessing excellent training, qualifications and career progression, you'll see why this is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. Salary £36655- £41424 and Non Standard Working Week allowance at 33% is paid for hours worked as part of a normal working week between the hours of 8pm-7am Monday to Friday. Non Standard Working Week allowance at 40% is paid for any hours worked over a weekend from midnight on Friday to midnight on Sunday.