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Social Work Assistant - Children's Social Work - Hayfield House - SIC09064

Company:Shetland Islands Council
Salary:£40,355.27 to £41,861.19 a year
Hours:Full-time
Location:Lerwick, ZE1 0QD
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Temporary
Posting date:9 Oct 2026
Closing date:22 Oct 2026
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Summary

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The purpose of the job is to assist in provision of a professional social work service as part of an operational team, based in Children and Families Social Work.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

  • The grade of this post is I
  • Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)
  • Temporary Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
  • Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
  • A relocation package does not apply to this post
  • We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
  • You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
  • We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Hayfield House, Lerwick, Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Elinor Thompson, Team Leader, Tel - 01595 744438, Email - elinor.thompson@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032

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Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland

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The Shetland Islands Council:

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