Social Worker (JMT Fostering) – Dundee
Full Time - Permanent
£43,000 to £46,825.36
37.5 Hours per week
Dundee Office (with weekly travel to Livingston Office)
Social Worker
We have a fantastic and rare opportunity available to join our team as a Social Worker, on a full-time basis (37.5 hours a week).
JMT is an independent fostering agency that provides high quality fostering and continuing care placements for children and young people through their Fostering and Young Adult Placement services. We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our small team. You will be based in our Dundee office, covering Fife and the East of Scotland. You will be expected to travel every Wednesday to our Livingston Office.
You will be involved in the recruitment, assessment, training and supervision of foster carers in Scotland. You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with SSC. Experience of fostering or child care practice is essential, including the recruitment and assessment of potential foster carers, knowledge of fostering regulations, child care law and safeguarding issues.
You will be a good communicator and skilled and motivated professional, with the ability to work flexibly, including travel across the country. As well as managing your caseload and supporting colleagues, you will be part of a duty rota to support the running of the service, both within and outside of normal office hours (dealing with crisis and challenges). You will also be involved in delivering bespoke training to prospective and existing foster carers. You will have a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of children.
We are proud to be a highly experienced team currently graded 6 (Excellent) by the Care Inspectorate across all inspected areas. Our social workers have a protected caseload, competitive salary (£43,000 to £46,825.36 depending on experience), generous pension scheme and health benefits.
If you are interested in finding out more and would like to meet some of our staff and carers, please come to an information session on Thursday 14th May from 3-5pm at our Dundee Office (Suite 13, Castlecroft Business Centre, Tom Johnstone Road, Dundee, DD4 8XD). Please let us know that you are coming by emailing us at info@jmtfostering.org.uk.
Only fully completed application forms will be considered.
Essential:
- Qualified and experienced social worker
- Registered with SSSC
- Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle
Closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026.
Only fully completed application forms will be considered