Job Summary
This post is only available to all permanent and temporary employees and agency workers currently on assignment within East Dunbartonshire Council.
This is a 23 month temporary post which would suit someone with experience of working within school leadership or central teams. The successful employee will require to have completed at least 2 years continuous service with East Dunbartonshire Council following full registration with the GTCS.
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of care experienced children and young people? Do you thrive in a role where you can impact on educational outcomes? We’re looking for a dynamic and innovative leader to join our team as a Virtual Service Officer. This role is crucial in supporting the educational of care experienced learners across East Dunbartonshire, ensuring they receive the opportunities and support to succeed.
You will have a strong sense of social purpose, with the motivation and urgency to get things done. Understanding the legislative and policy context, you will be creative, flexible and persistent. You will hold the commitment to be driven by the principles of corporate parenting
Taking cognisance of The Promise, The Whole Family Wellbeing Fund and Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) the Scottish Government aims to fulfil children’s rights to be raised safely in their own families, for as long as it is needed.
The role of the Virtual Service Officer is to work with East Dunbartonshire families, schools, communities, and partner organisations to build capacity and providing seamless and holistic support that is wrapped around their individual needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to take forward key developments in support of the ambitions of The Promise for East Dunbartonshire Council.