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Job Summary
Closing Date:11th February 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 46350 - 49146
Hours:35 per week
Stirling is evolving and so is Stirling Council. As we transform the way we work and deliver services we remain firmly committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every child and young person in our partnership with our community planning colleagues we are delivering on the ambitions of theStirling Plan where our vision is for every child to grow up loved respected and able to live a good and happy life.
We are currently recruiting to a number of qualified social worker posts within our Childrens Services including ourInitial Assessment Team - a dynamic fast-paced service that plays a vital role in supporting children young people and families at the earliest point of contact.
As a member of the Initial Assessment Team you will:
- Provide a responsive front-line service for all new social work referrals.
- Undertake short-term assessments and interventions often during times of crisis.
- Work with children and young people from pre-birth supporting them through key life transitions.
- Carry a varied caseload including voluntary involvement child protection cases and those subject to Compulsory Measures of Care.
- Build strong trust-based relationships with families using a trauma-responsive strengths-based approach.
- Contribute to early and effective decision-making including planning for alternative care when necessary.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference at a critical stage in a child or young persons life.
We are seeking candidates who:
- Hold aDegree or Diploma in Social Work(or are final-year students due to qualify).
- Are registered (or eligible for registration) with theScottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
- Have a sound understanding ofGIRFEC relevant legislation and child protection frameworks.
- Demonstrate excellent communication assessment and organisational skills.
- Are flexible resilient and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Embrace the values and principles ofThe Promiseand are committed to delivering relationship-based trauma-responsive practice.
At Stirling Council youll be part of a supportive forward-thinking team that values innovation collaboration and continuous improvement. We are committed to shifting the balance of care by empowering families and communities and by ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow up loved safe and respected.
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If youve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships) disability gender identity sexual orientation religion belief or race.
The Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)Pro-rated for part time roles.
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangementswhere the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
- Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
- Carers Leave
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support
- Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lift share Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Technology Benefit Scheme
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
