Social Work Assistant - Langlee Centre - SBO08078

Updated: April 15, 2024 01:04 AM GMT

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

Gourock

Job Details

Grade : 7A

Hourly Rate : 16.4341 - 18.0941

Salary : 29992.20 - 33021.70 per annum

Contract Duration : Permanent

Role Purpose

Located centrally in Galashiels, this office based post is to work as a member of the Children & Young People's Duty Assessment Team HUB - covering the whole of the Scottish Borders local authority area.

This is a busy environment in which all concerns for children are received, screened and initial assessments of risk and need undertaken.

This includes cases which meet the threshold for child protection.

The social work assistant role is to seek, gather, record and share information to support the Duty senior social worker’s screening and assessment of risk and need.

As a Social work assistant within the Children and Young People's Social Work service you will practice in a team with the support and direction of the respective Team Leader and Senior Social Workers.

You will provide advice and guidance to individuals and families. You will... More Detail