Social Worker - Fostering, Adoption, Kinship, After Care, Children with Disabilities and Unpaid Care

Social Worker - Fostering, Adoption, Kinship, After Care, Children with Disabilities and Unpaid Carers Team £45 per hour + free accommodation Location: OrkneyContract: Temporary, Full-timePay: £45 per hour + free accommodationWorking Pattern: Flexible arrangements may be available

Seven Resourcing are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a specialist Children and Families team in Orkney. This is a full-time temporary position offering a competitive hourly rate alongside accommodation support, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking both professional development and a unique working environment.

In this role, you will work across a range of services including fostering, adoption, kinship care, aftercare, children with disabilities, and support for unpaid carers, contributing to high-quality, person-centred social work practice.

Key Responsibilities of the Social Worker:

• Undertake comprehensive assessments across fostering, adoption, kinship, and children's services
• Support children, young people, families, and carers through tailored care planning
• Manage a varied caseload across multiple service areas
• Contribute to permanency planning, including adoption and long-term care arrangements
• Carry out safeguarding assessments and contribute to child protection processes
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports
• Participate in meetings, reviews, and case conferences
• Promote positive outcomes, stability, and wellbeing for children and families

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA/BSc/MSc in Social Work, CQSW, or DipSW)
• Registered with the SSSC
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualifying experience in children and families social work
• Experience across fostering, adoption, kinship, or related services is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of child protection legislation and frameworks
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to work independently in a remote or island-based setting
• Full UK driving licence (and ability to travel locally where required)

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