£40,608 - £43,962
35 hours per week
Permanent
Our office is based in Dundee but location is flexible
Who we are
We are the independent regulator for social service workers in Scotland. Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social services being provided by a trusted, skilled and confident workforce.
We protect the public by registering social service workers, setting standards for their practice, conduct, training and education and by supporting their professional development. Where people fall below the standards of practice and conduct, we can investigate and take action.
About the role
We are looking to recruit a permanent Social Services Screening Officer to the Fitness to Practise department.
You will promote high standards in social services by considering information about the fitness to practise of social service workers, and by carrying out initial risk assessments and further enquiries in a way that is fair, proportionate, and focused on the best interests of people who use services.
What you need to succeed
- Understanding of expected standards within social services work and direct experience of working in social care and/or social work.
- A positive, motivated and ambitious approach.
- Ability to work successfully within a team environment.
- Comfortable with a variety of competing deadlines and can manage your time accordingly.
- Flexible and proactive approach to work.
- Experience of assimilating and assessing complex and lengthy information and distilling it down to relevant facts/issues.
- Experience of dealing with complaints.
Why work for us
We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service). Please note new entrants will normally start on the minimum of the pay range.
You can find out more about the benefits of working here on our website.
Our office is in Dundee and we have an agile working policy. We encourage remote working and support a less office-based format. We are happy to discuss individual arrangements and consider agile working, depending on job requirements (such as being in the office for training events and meetings etc).
How to apply
You’ll find more information in the job profile and person specification.
Find more information about us here on our website and on facebook.com/thesssc, Twitter @SSSCNews, Instagram @SSSCNews and LinkedIn @Scottish Social Services Council.
To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Julie de Chermont or Lauren Cree at ftpscreening@sssc.uk.com
To apply, please complete the online application and equal opportunities form by 8.00am on Monday 15 January 2024.
The interview process will consist of two stages. The first stage will be a written exercise week commencing 22 January 2024. If successful, the second stage will be an interview, expected to be February 2024.