Stirling Council is changing, just as Stirling is changing. We are transforming how we work and deliver our services. Working with our community planning partners, Stirling Council is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for every child who lives in the Stirling area. The “Stirling Plan” is clear, with an ambitious vision for the area to be somewhere everyone can thrive. We are looking to recruit a fulltime (35hrs) Whole Family Development Officer to support Stirling’s Children’s Services Planning Partnership to continue to develop and drive forward Stirling’s plans for enhancing sustainable whole family wellbeing. The successful applicant will, like us, be committed to making a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families. We are looking for a dynamic, confident, and highly motivated individual with degree level qualifications and successful experience of leading change that has led to improved outcomes. You will need to work flexibly and creatively across service boundaries supporting different stakeholders, including children, young people, parents/carers, and multiagency professionals, to work together to enhance the family support system within Stirling. As well as the relevant qualifications and experience, qualities we are looking for in the successful candidate are, a can-do attitude, vision, passionate about supporting children and their families, energy, initiative, good communication skills, and self-discipline. More details are available in the job description. This is a fixed term role, funded for 18 months. Should you wish to undertake this role on a secondment basis you must have prior approval from your line manager before applying for this position. If you wish to discuss this role prior to application please contact Joanna Bassett, Lead Officer – Children’s Services & Partnerships by emailing bassettj@stirling.gov.uk The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description Additional Salary Information Stirling Information