Job Description The Children’s Social Work Service in Aberdeenshire is a continually evolving and improving service designed to deliver high-quality assistance and support to children and families in need and/or at risk of harm. We have a dedicated Children’s Services Performance Team who work alongside our front line teams. The team has a specific focus on service development and improvement, self-evaluation and quality assurance. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated social work practitioner to join our Performance Team to lead on developing and improving child protection practice within the Children’s Social Work Service. The post holder will also contribute towards the improvement of multi-agency practice across Aberdeenshire to support the development of integrated working to deliver improved outcomes for children in need and at risk of harm or abuse. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation. There is some flexibility regarding the working days and work base for this post. This is a Fixed Term post for a period not exceeding 30/06/2026 Informal enquiries to Margit Matthews - 01467536764 For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please click here Please feel free to read our guidance on Requesting Reasonable Adjustments at Interview, Guaranteed Interview and how to request Alternate Formats and Communication Support A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk. Requirements This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer. This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.