Team Leader (Children's Services)

Job Description

Role – Team Leader (Children Services - Continuing Care & After Care and Young People Homeless Service)
Location - GCHSCP Children Services, North West, 30 Mansion Street, Possil, Glasgow, G22 5SZ
Contract Status – Temporary up to 6 months

Glasgow is a thriving and vibrant city and excellent opportunities exist to join us and contribute towards helping all our neighbourhoods flourish. The Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) is on a journey to change the way in which Social Work delivers support and services.

We are looking to recruit a Team Leader within North West Continuing Care & Aftercare and Young People Homeless Service, for a temporary period up to 6 months. The post holder will lead a dedicated team of Social Workers and Social Care Workers and demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for care experienced and homeless young people.

Applicants should have a strong understanding of the legislative framework and be committed to developing trauma-informed approaches and relationship-based practice. The Team Leader will have a key leadership role within the wider management team, ensuring that statutory duties are met and a high standard of service is provided for our young people. As part of the Team Leader role, you will be responsible for supervision and professional support to colleagues, have a lead role in the planning and reviewing of care plans and ensuring professional standards are met. You will have an ability to lead with professionalism, compassion and accountability. As part of this exciting role, you will have an opportunity to work in partnership with third sector partners, health services and other agencies to achieve the best outcomes for our young people.

Applicants must possess a Degree / Diploma in Social Work. Attached to this advert is the Person Specification which details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and competencies that are required for this post.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above role will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

Registration to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is an essential requirement for this role. You must either be already registered or have applied within 3 months and be registered within 6 months from your start date. Please note as part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are currently not required to pay SSSC fees.

These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Interviews are likely to take place on 27th February and 2nd March.

If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, you can contact Paul McGeough by email on Paul.McGeough@glasgow.gov.uk

 

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Further Information

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