Are you a skilled and dedicated Social Worker committed to upholding the rights and welfare of adults who lack capacity? Do you possess a thorough understanding of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and the critical role of the Public Guardian (Scotland)?
We are seeking an experienced professional to join a team to undertake Private Guardianship Reviews across the beautiful region of Fife. This crucial role involves assessing the ongoing suitability and effectiveness of private guardianship arrangements, ensuring the vulnerable adults involved receive the appropriate support and protection they need. If you have a passion for person-centred practice, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to produce high-quality, evidence-based reports, we invite you to apply.
Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:
... - Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle.
- Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to work across various departments, enhancing your skills and broadening your expertise.
- Free training: Keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development.
- Pension Scheme: Contributory pension.
- Referral Bonus: Receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs).
- Weekly payroll: Randstad runs a twice weekly payroll, enabling you to control your finances by receiving weekly pay.
- Dedicated Support: Our team is here to assist you at every step, from onboarding through the entirety of your placement. We can even help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required.
About the Role
You will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive, person-centred reviews of private adult guardianships granted under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.
Your primary duties will include:
- Reviewing Guardianship Orders: Systematically assessing the necessity, appropriateness, and effectiveness of existing private guardianship orders.
- Case File Examination: Thoroughly reviewing legal and social work documents, care plans, and financial records related to the adult with incapacity.
- Stakeholder Interviews: Meeting with the adult with incapacity, their private guardian(s), family members, and other relevant professionals (e.g., GPs, care staff) to gather a complete picture of their well-being and best interests.
- Report Generation: Producing high-quality, legally sound, and evidence-based reports detailing your findings and recommendations for the Sheriff Court, in accordance with the statutory requirements for the three-year review of private guardianships.
- Risk Assessment: Identifying and assessing any potential risks, concerns, or changes in circumstances that may affect the adult's welfare or the suitability of the current arrangements.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A degree in Social Work or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
- Current SSSC registration as a social worker.
This could be the perfect position in which to realise your career goals.
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Do you have some more questions regarding this or any other role?
If you are interested in discussing the position further, please contact Leah Rowley on 0131 240 0887 or email for a confidential discussion. If you are happy to move forward with the process and are successful to be put forward for this role, a conversation can also be arranged with the Manager to discuss the details about the position further. This gives you the opportunity to ask more questions and to assess if this is the right role for you.
Being a preferred supplier to numerous local authorities and NHS trusts, we can give you access to a wide range of vacancies.
Are you thinking about a change in your career? Whether you are an existing locum or you are new to the locum market and are exploring your options, we have opportunities that are exciting, well paid and flexible.
I have over 21 years experience recruiting within the healthcare market. If this particular role does not sound quite right for you, we have a wide selection of roles across the country that may not be advertised. We are also able to source a particular role to suit your requirements, so whether you work with children or adults in any particular speciality, please get in touch to see how we can support you!
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