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  • Posted By: First People Solutions Group Ltd
  • Address:
  • Contact: 0141 270 5000
  • Date Posted: 29th Sep 2008
  • Salary: £22 - £25 per hour + expenses
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Reference Code: 0711-265
  • Views Since Posting: 58
  • Full Description:

    Social Work Team Leader - Children and Families, Full-time 3 month locum contract

    Location: Edinburgh -Midlothian
    Salary: £23 - £25 per hour
    Benefits Package: Negotiable
    Reporting to: Practice Manager and Head of Service Social Work

    Based near Edinburgh, our client is looking for an experienced social work team leader or senior social worker to join their friendly children and families team. You will support staff to deliver quality services in the areas of child protection, looked after children, and the Childrens Hearings system. In addition, you will provide direction and support to social workers working with families affected by children with a disability. A brief outline of duties are as follows: -

    To lead a team of Social Work staff in the delivery of a frontline service, to an identified client group, by providing line management and professional support.

    To be responsible for the quality of service provided by the team and to contribute to service development.

    To take a lead role in developing and overseeing a specific professional area and provide advice on future developments.

    Lead a team of staff in the delivery of a frontline service




    THE COMPANY

    First People Care Solutions

    EXPERIENCE
    You must have a recognised Social Work qualification (DipSW or equivalent), the skills to work constructively with families and with partner services, and must be registered with the SSSC or GSCC. A post qualifying award in Child Protection or other relevant area is desirable.

    It is essential that applicants possess statutory social work experience in the UK. Applicants who do not have UK social work experience will not be considered for the post due to the needs of the client at the present time.

    An enhanced Disclosure or CRB is essential also, this can be undertaken on applying for the position.




    ***SCOTTISH RECRUITMENT AWARDS WINNERS***
    Winner: Large Recruitment Agency of the Year 2007
    Winner: Permanent Recruitment Consultant of the Year 2007
    Winner: Recruitment Manager of the Year 2007
    Runner Up: Best Practice of the Year 2007 (IT Division)

    ABOUT FIRST PEOPLE SOLUTIONS GROUP

    Established in 1998, First People Solutions is one of the UKs fastest growing independent recruitment and HR services organizations, and one of the largest in Scotland.

    Our vision is to be a recognized outstanding People-focused business that provides solutions to the recruitment and HR needs of People-focused organisations in the UK.

    With our vast number of clients we have outstanding opportunities for candidates. Our teams of highly experienced consultants are on hand to guide you through every stage of the recruitment process and offer invaluable advice and knowledge in your dedicated market sector.

    First People Solutions Group operates as a Recruitment Agency in providing permanent job-seeking services and as a Recruitment Business in providing temporary and contract job-seeking services.
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