Senior Practitioner Social Worker

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £25.21 - £28.15. Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications and salary placed within the advertised scale.

Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00. Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable. To start 1st April 2026.

East Lothian Children's Services have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to fulfil the role of full time SCIM interviewer in our dynamic Child Protection Team. The team consists of a team leader, three senior practitioners, one social worker/SCIM interviewer and a part‑time SCIM interviewer.

Children's Services is located in an open plan office with onsite parking and we promote an open, trusting and communicative culture at all levels of the organisation.

• Apply sound value base, excellent communication skills and knowledge of the Scottish Child Interview Model.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and competences of forensic interviews that produce best‑quality evidence and ensure the protection of the child.
• Participate actively in the planning, briefing and de‑briefing for joint investigative interviews.
• Complete or be willing to undertake SCIM training.
• Carry out risk assessments as part of child protection work.

Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where supported, there will be a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and to be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required.

Essential:
Approved qualification in Social Work, and SSSC registration. Those with international Social Work qualifications should not apply unless they are fully registered with the SSSC.

Desirable:
Post‑qualifying award.

Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle. Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, East Lothian Council will make reasonable adjustments.

This post is a regulated role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults. All preferred candidates for regulated work must become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment. PVG member records are constantly updated; any relevant information will be discussed and investigated before any formal offer.

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