Social Worker - Placement / Kinship Care - ABS46268

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership; Midmill; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Health and Social Care Organization is seeking a Social Worker for Kinship Care in Midmill. This part-time position involves conducting initial and formal assessments for Kinship Care, identifying support needs for Carers, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Ideal candidates will have a Social Work Qualification and experience in child welfare assessments. This is a permanent role with a competitive salary range and a work pattern from Monday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking viability and Kinship Care assessments.
• Understanding of the Children Act and related legislation.
• Ability to work confidentially and sensitively with families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial viability and formal Kinship Care assessments.
• Identify support needs of Kinship Carers.
• Ensure confidentiality and quality service delivery.

Skills

Assessment skills

Support provision

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

# Social Worker - Placement / Kinship CareRef no:: ABS46268Published:: 09/01/2026Closes:: 23/01/2026Location:: Midmill School, Carnie Brae, Kintore, AB51 0QLSalary:: £34,906 - £36,365 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 28.25 hours per week## Job DescriptionPlease note this post is based within the Kinship Team.To undertake initial viability assessments and formal Kinship Care Assessments in line with promoting the safe care and best interests of placed children. To identify the support needs of Kinship Carers and ensure the provision of direct support in line with the needs of Carers and placed children.To carry out duties in line with the requirements of the Children Act (Scotland) Act 1995, Getting it Right for Every Child in Kinship and Foster Care, Looked After Children (Scotland) Regulations 2009, Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 & the Children & Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. Service to be provided in the community, individuals’ homes and office on a confidential basis. To work within Aberdeenshire Council’s procedures and guidance for Kinship Carers and Looked After Children.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.Work pattern: Monday-Thursday.Expected date of interview: 10 February 2026.Whilst the office base for the post is a school the post is a social work post. Please do NOT contact Midmill School directly regarding the post.**Informal enquiries to: Jane Livingston (Team Manager) Tel: [phone] or Fidelma Donnelly (Senior Practitioner) Tel: [phone]**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 two references, one of these 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