Social Worker – Duty Team - MID07582

Job Vacancy This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker to join our Duty Team in Children's Services in Midlothian. As the “front door” to statutory Children’s Services, our team is shifting from a primarily child protection investigatory response toward a strengths-based, relational way of working that prioritises “how we can help” from the very first contact. We aim to engage families early, uphold strong front-door principles, and provide meaningful, proportionate support that promotes wellbeing, equity and inclusion. If you want to make a real difference at the point where families need us most, and be part of a team committed to compassionate, confident and forward-thinking practice, we welcome your application. Working as part of an experienced and motivated team, you will work under Child Protection and Looked After and Accommodated structures and Council policies and procedures to undertake initial assessments, provide advice, support, and short-term intervent...