Bairns’ Hoose Co-ordinator

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000

Job description

Location: Social Services Office 122124 Irish Street, DG1 2PB

Salary: £39,813 - £42,687 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

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Bairns Hoose Co-ordinator (Fixed Term)

Dumfries

Children and Families Social Work Services is looking for a Bairns’ Hoose Co-Ordinator to deliver on the ambition to offer children and young people a trauma sensitive, rights-based, recovery focussed response to their care, protection, justice and recovery needs.

The Bairns’ Hoose is based on the European Barnahus, a child-friendly, multi-disciplinary, and interagency model of justice, care and recovery for children who are victims and witnesses of all forms of violence. A carefully designed place where all services and supports are child centred, rights-based and recovery focussed with Police, Social Work, Health, Court and recovery support services based under one roof.

This post will coordinate, oversee, and support the child/young person and their families' journey, by working alongside them to navigate them through the process, using a trauma informed approach. You will gather and evaluate each child, young person and families' experience of the process to inform improvements to our practice model and be involved in shaping and developing this service in line with agreed objectives. A key part of this role will be the participation and engagement of children, families, and young people in the design and development of our Bairns’ Hoose model.

You should have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of best practice and regulatory requirements in the field of child care and young people's services. You must have an understanding of outcome focussed service planning and evaluation.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence, consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

You must be educated to SCQF Level 9 and be registered with a professional body.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join us and play a critical part in transforming the lives of children and families in Scotland, ensuring that children’s voices are at the heart of our Bairns Hoose development and support.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

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Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

This post is fixed term until March 31st 2026.

This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

For further information please contact: Irene Hurst 07385 223779