Team Leader

Job Description

Midlothian Council have an exciting opportunity to be part of developing and leading Midlothian’s new team for Children Affected by Disability. This is a newly formed team comprising of Social Workers and Children & Family practitioners, and is seeking a Team Leader to steer this service. The team support children, young people and their families affected by disability, undertaking statutory Section 23 assessments, working with families to develop packages of care, where appropriate and reviewing those packages.

The successful candidate will have a passion for working with children and their families affected by disability. As a service we are developing our use of Self-Directed Support (SDS), and it is important that the successful candidate is confident with this flexible, creative approach to ensure Midlothian’s families can have good quality and individualised support. Experience of working with children and families affected by disability is desirable but we would welcome applications from those who have a willingness to learn and develop. Our work is aligned with the principles of The Promise, and listening to the voice of the child is vital to ensuring that support is tailored to their needs.

Extensive technical and specialist knowledge is required and underpinned by both breadth and depth of knowledge likely to be gained by the acquisition of formal qualifications such as a degree. A considerable period of relevant working experience will be needed to perform competently, and jobholders may contribute to internal working parties considering the operational implications of external change.

The jobholder must hold a Diploma or Degree in an appropriate social work discipline that is recognised by the SSSC. The job holder must have or be working towards a management qualification within a three-year period.

To deliver the remit of this post also requires the jobholder to keep abreast of current developments in the fields of Children & Families along with current and future legislation changes that impact on the service.

S/he will have experience of working within a multi-agency environment and an in-depth knowledge of working with children’s establishments in addition to experience of managing a professional staff team and/or managing/leading on a project. Previous management experience with budget responsibility and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to the role.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity, please contact Emma Clater, Service Manager on emma.clater@midlothian.gov.uk.

Closing Date- Sunday 12th January 2025

Interview Date- TBC

Requirements

Position Title: Team Leader

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Eskdaill Court

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday to 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 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £52,369.69 per annum. 

Responsibilities

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults and children.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children. 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

The Individual

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.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.