West Lothian Council current

Social Worker, Whitburn Partnership Centre, 509.11 - WEL10819

Whitburn EH47 0RA

Key information

Pay
£46,944 to £51,524 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Workplace arrangement
Hybrid
Posted date
6 Oct 2026
Closing date
27 Oct 2026

About this role

Job Advert

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 31

st October 2027

In West Lothian we believe that all children should get the best start in life and should get the help they need when they need it.

You will be based in one of our busy practice teams promoting and protecting the wellbeing of vulnerable children and their families. We offer a supportive working environment with induction for new staff, regular planned supervision, a controlled workload and a professional development plan with varied training opportunities.

Degree in social work or equivalent qualification is essential.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.