Social Worker - ERN05872

Advert Are you an experienced social worker and council officer with proven experience of adult support and protection work? Are you a natural leader and ready to develop best practice in safeguarding adults at risk of harm? We are looking for Social Workers to join our Adult Support and Protection team to develop safeguarding practice in our work with care home residents and those supported by partner providers. Working across East Renfrewshire you will be working within a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team. This will involve completing Inquiries and Investigations under the ASP Act to ensure the safety and wellbeing of local residents. The role involves undertaking duty work for the team, managing a caseload, devising and implementing Protection Plans when required. Ensuring individuals get access to all of the appropriate services available to them, their carers and families at the right time. You will have a good understanding of the current health and social care landscape; self-directed support; the value of outcomes focussed supports for people to enable them to live in their communities and recognise the value of forming effective relationships with other professionals and agencies. This includes the importance of our third sector and community partnerships, and the key role they play in supporting individuals across East Renfrewshire. We are a modern and ambitious Health and Social Care Partnership who are focussed on the people of East Renfrewshire achieving their full potential, regardless of any additional barriers. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check. If you are not currently registered with SSSC you will commence employment as a Social Work Assistant (Grade 7 - £ 30,932 to £33,231) until full registration is obtained. This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment. Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here : https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship. Additional Information Please click on the attachments below for full details of this post.

Location: Stamperland, GB

Posted Date: 9/14/2025