Do you have the drive, commitment and leadership skills to motivate and inspire our Children’s Services workforce? If so, this is an excellent opportunity for you to join our highly motivated senior management team to deliver improved and sustained outcomes for children, families and communities in Midlothian.
In partnership with others you will drive forward best practice at strategic, operational and individual level to ensure we provide innovative and responsive services. Key aspects of the role are to cultivate and further develop a highly skilled and committed workforce to deliver quality services and service provision in line with key drivers such as our commitment to The Promise and reshaping services.
The post holder shall be responsible for child protection services, family wellbeing and Hawthorn Family Learning Centre. The post will enable you to grow as a leader and manager in a Council which has children and families firmly at its heart. We will provide opportunities for ongoing continuous professional development to ensure you can be as effective as possible in improving the lives of children and families in Midlothian for the better.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and if you require further information, please contact Bec Hooton, Service Manager, 0131 271 3803 or email at [email protected]
KNOWLEDGE:
Essential:
Desirable
• Any relevant PQ Award
CLOSING DATE – Monday 29th July
INTERVIEW DATE – 5th August AM, 6th August PM
Position Title: Service Manager
Position Number: DAE152
Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships
Location: Fairfield House
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36
Working Pattern: Monday – 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 £64,093.74 per annum.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or protected adults. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, 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
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.
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