Social Worker - Children & Families - ABS46167

Ktpws; Strichen; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Strichen is looking for a Social Worker for Children & Families. This full-time role involves providing professional field social work services, ensuring compliance with current legislation and policies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to improving service delivery and will undergo necessary background checks. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality service delivery.
• Ability to work in partnership with service users and professionals.
• Adherence to legislation, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional field social work services to children and families.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement in service delivery.

Job description

# Social Worker - Children & FamiliesRef no:: ABS46167Published:: 18/12/2025Closes:: 05/01/2026Location:: Central Buchan Office, Baird Road, Strichen, AB43 6SUSalary:: £44,791 - £46,664 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 36.25 hours per week## Job DescriptionProvide a professional field social work services to children, families, individuals and groups within current legislation, policies and procedures of Aberdeenshire Council through working in partnership with service users, other professionals and agencies within the wider community.There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.**Informal enquiries to: Liam Bowie 01467 535277**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to requestA Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available . Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing [e-mail]## RequirementsThis post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.This post has a minimum requirement of 2 references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement