Participation Co-ordinator

Job Vacancy

It is essential that the jobholder has experience of care experienced young people and demonstrate awareness of the issues and barriers encountered by children and young people in the care system. 

It is essential that the jobholder holds/ or is working towards an HNC in Health and Social Care and Child Protection training level 1.  It is desirable that the job holder is working towards a relevant qualification to work with children and young people, e.g. Social Work qualification, Teaching. Youth Work 

It is essential that the post holder has experience of planning and delivering groups both to children and young people as well as a range of professionals, senior officers from public bodies including elected members.

It is desirable that they have experience of supporting internal or external working groups to deliver on plans and can work to deadlines and relevant timescale.

The jobholder should also have an awareness of children’s rights and basic child protection issues in Scotland.

 

CLOSING DATE – Thursday 22^nd December 2022

INTERVIEW DATE – Friday 6^th January 2023   

Job Advert

Position Title: Participation Co-ordinator

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships                           

Location: Fairfield House                                      

Contract Status: Fixed Term until 31.12.2023   

Hours of Work: 36   

Working Pattern: to be confirmed - will be discussed  

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 you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £26,918.62 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and 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 or adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and 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

Additional Information

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.