Job Purpose:
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:
Royal Cornhill Hospital, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen
Duration:
Fixed Term, Full Time
Roles 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 £30,285 per annum / £16.64 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
To undertake all statutory duties as required by legislation and deliver a statutory social work service to adults in all service user groups. Fixed Term 12 month post
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Professional Social Work Qualification (BA Social Work qualification or equivalent, DipSW, CQSW)
SSSC Registration
PVG
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
Ability to relate to and work with a wide range of professionals, service users and carers including dealing with people in crisis who are distressed, or unwell with a wide range of complex needs
Ability to manage risk
Ability to assess and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of individuals including service users and other professionals
The ability to manage constant and often conflicting demands, manage priorities, time and meet deadlines
Interviewing, investigation and assessment skills
Counselling and support skills
Decision making skills, responsibility for own practice, seeking advice and support as necessary
Ability to maintain an outcome focus
Ability to use financial resources appropriately
About Us Please see the 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 AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
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: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:
have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
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Location:
Royal Cornhill Hospital, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen
Duration:
Fixed Term, Full Time
Roles 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 £30,285 per annum / £16.64 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
To undertake all statutory duties as required by legislation and deliver a statutory social work service to adults in all service user groups. Fixed Term 12 month post
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Professional Social Work Qualification (BA Social Work qualification or equivalent, DipSW, CQSW)
SSSC Registration
PVG
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
Ability to relate to and work with a wide range of professionals, service users and carers including dealing with people in crisis who are distressed, or unwell with a wide range of complex needs
Ability to manage risk
Ability to assess and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of individuals including service users and other professionals
The ability to manage constant and often conflicting demands, manage priorities, time and meet deadlines
Interviewing, investigation and assessment skills
Counselling and support skills
Decision making skills, responsibility for own practice, seeking advice and support as necessary
Ability to maintain an outcome focus
Ability to use financial resources appropriately
About Us Please see the 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 AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
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: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:
have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
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