Team Manager - Children and Families, Whitburn, 491.35

Location: Whitburn Partnership Centre East Main Street Whitburn, EH47 8ES

Salary: £50,060 - £55,522 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Job Advert

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

West Lothian Council is committed to far-reaching changes in the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include providing you with the support and environment needed to excel in your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achieving the Investors in People Standard and our commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery.

The role involves providing leadership, direction, and support to a team of social workers and family support workers in delivering effective children and families practice team services. The team size will be approximately seven full-time equivalent posts.

Ensure that the work of the team is conducted in accordance with legislation, guidance, Council policies, procedures, and within agreed budgets.

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the commencement date to become registered. The SSSC stipulates that you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If already registered with SSSC, you will need to add West Lothian Council to your account.

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) 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 a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.