Job Description
This post is a temporary Team Leader within the Children's Services Practice Team. We support a range of children, young people, and their families, from pre-birth to Aftercare. The workload includes child protection, statutory and permanence work, and supporting children and young people in conflict with the law.
There are significant policy and legislative developments impacting our work, including the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024, UNCRC (Incorporation)(Scotland) Act 2024, Children's Hearing redesign, and the Promise.
This role has arisen as part of wider service developments, making this an exciting time to join Children's Services within Midlothian.
Knowledge
Extensive technical and specialist knowledge is required, supported by formal qualifications such as a degree. Relevant work experience is also essential.
The candidate must hold a Diploma or Degree in an appropriate social work discipline recognized by the SSSC, with substantial experience in children and families social work.
The candidate should have or be willing to work towards a management qualification.
Staying updated on current developments in Children & Families and legislation is necessary.
Experience of working within a multi-agency environment, with in-depth knowledge of children's establishments, and experience managing a professional staff team or leading a project are required.
Previous management experience with budget responsibility, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, is essential.
Requirements
Position Title: Team Leader- Children's Services
Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships
Location: Eskdaill Court
Contract Status: Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours of Work: 36
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Weeks per year: 52
Note: Successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale, with a minimum salary of £52,369.69 per annum based on 36 hours/week over 52 weeks.
Responsibilities
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with these groups.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership, which must be obtained prior to employment at their own cost. For more information, visit disclosurescotland.gov.uk.
The Individual
If you have difficulty applying or need reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please call 0131 271 3063 and speak to a Recruitment Team member, referencing the post.
Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation; internal employees may be prioritized for suitable roles. Internal candidates may be interviewed before external applicants, possibly resulting in longer application processing times.
If you are a trainee in a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are care experienced, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria.
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