Job Description
Role: Senior Officer (Child Protection)
Location: GCHSCP, Ladywell Business Centre, 94 Duke Street, Glasgow, G4 0UW
Contract Status: Temporary up to 31st March 2026
Are you interested in working for the largest local authority in Scotland, in partnership with the NHS, to help improve the health and wellbeing of our community? Then, you are in the right place!
At Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP), the Child Protection team covers the whole city. We work in partnership with localities and partner agencies to develop and deliver best practices within the child protection framework, including training, evaluation, and audits.
This Senior Officer role is a pilot for Devolved Decision Making (DDM). As a Senior Officer, you will:
- Work as part of the child protection team.
- Support the delivery of the devolved decision-making pilot within Glasgow City Council, funded by the Home Office, to identify victims of trafficking and exploitation through the National Referral Mechanism (NRM).
- Collaborate with partner agencies and existing Senior Officers.
Applicants must possess a Degree/Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent). Please refer to the Person Specification for detailed qualifications, skills, knowledge, and competencies required.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential upon appointment. Successful candidates will need to pay for PVG membership.
Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is mandatory. You must be registered or apply within 3 months and register within 6 months of your start date. Currently, local authority staff are not required to pay SSSC fees.
These roles are excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 19 May 2025.
For more information about the role, contact Anna Donnelly, Principal Officer, at 07785 451174 or anna.donnelly@glasgow.gov.uk.
Working for us!
Visit the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) websites for more information:
- GCC Website
- GCC Conditions of Service
Application Packs
Alternative application packs (e.g., Braille, Audio, other languages) can be requested by calling 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted within 3 working days. Please request early to ensure timely completion of your application.
Further Information
Note: Glasgow City Council is currently updating its pay and grading structure, which may affect current salaries listed in job adverts. For details, see GCC Job Evaluation.
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