Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE : Essential: Educated to degree level A professional qualification in Social Work Post Graduate Certificate in Child Welfare and Protection A post graduate qualification (or working towards) in Leadership and Management An in-depth working knowledge of children’s service and familiarity with a range of children’s services across the public and voluntary sector Significant knowledge, skills and experience of work in services for children, young people and their families, Demonstrate significant knowledge, skills and understanding of relevant legislation, policy and procedures including a well-developed understanding of the GIRFEC principles Significant experience of multi-agency working at operational management level, demonstrating initiative and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of partners and stakeholders Experience of service planning, delivery and approaches to measuring service impact Excellent knowledge of management processes associated with leading teams preferably a multi-disciplinary team with a range of professional groups Technology-literate in managing information and data Demonstrate commitment to continuing personal and professional development. An understanding of budget management. Desirable: A current driver’s licence and own transport would help you to undertake this role, but it is not essential. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 5th May 2024 INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 13th May 2024 Job Advert Position Title: Service Manager Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: Fairfield House Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 Working Pattern: Monday – Friday Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £64,093.74 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or protected adults. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.