Perth and Kinross Council

Job DescriptionSocial Worker (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC10738£32,194 - £34,356 ( hours per week)Blairgowrie Fieldwork Children and Families Team, Community Connect, High Street, Rattray, BlairgowrieThis post is to cover for maternity leave with an anticipated fixed term end date of 3rd December 2024. The post is part-time – hours per week (4 days).In line with principles of ‘Getting it Right for Every Child’ the successful post holder will undertake assessments of need and risk, and work with partner agencies to ensure that care and protection plans are implemented.You will undertake statutory responsibilities related to Looked After children and young people.Key duties are noted below:• Undertake assessments of need and risk and take a lead role in the implementation of plans to deliver care, protection and support to children, young people and their families, and promote their wellbeing in the community.• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to build the capacity...

Job DescriptionCriminal Justice Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 March 2024) - PKC10890£32,210 - £35,532Social Work Unit, HMP Castle Huntly, LongforganAn opportunity has arisen for a Criminal Justice Assistant to join us within the Social Work unit at HMP Castle Huntly on a fixed term contract until April 2024.The successful applicant will support the provision of a Social Work service to men within prison who will be transitioning into the community by way of the home leave scheme and the Parole process, in accordance with National Outcomes and Standards for Social Work Services in the Criminal Justice System and relevant Scottish Executive Circulars and legislation.You will have the ability to work alongside team members and agencies who are involved with these individuals, to help support risk assessment and case management procedures. The duties within this role will involve attendance at integrated case management meetings (ICMs), induction sessions for men who have recently...