Team Leader - Blairgowrie Social Work Team, Community Connect, Rattray

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Team Leader - PKC13518
£54,434 - £58,601
Blairgowrie Social Work Team, Community Connect, Rattray

Shape lives, build futures—join the Children, Families and Justice Service at Perth and Kinross Council.

Guided by the values of compassion, integrity, and ambition, our teams make a real difference every day.

Whether you're supporting children, families, or adults, you'll be part of a service that puts people first, champions rights-based and person-centred practice, and values relationship-based approaches to change lives.

We offer a collaborative, inclusive environment where your voice matters, your wellbeing is supported, and your professional growth is nurtured.  Be part of a council that recognises the life-changing impact of a service that invests in early intervention, innovation, and frontline excellence.

We are seeking an experienced practitioner to join our Blairgowrie Social Work Team. This is a pivotal role where you will lead and support a team of dedicated Social Workers and Senior Social Care Officers to deliver high-quality services that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and families within a rural locality setting.

As Team Leader, you will provide professional leadership, supervision, direction and guidance, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice standards. You will work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for those children at risk of harm and support, working with families on both a voluntary and statutory basis. You will also contribute to the improvement agenda, building and retaining community relations with partner agencies and develop your team plan to meet the necessary improvement goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Social Workers and Senior Social Care Officers within a locality team.
• Provide regular supervision, mentoring, and performance management.
• Ensure timely and effective responses to child protection concerns.
• Oversee complex cases and support decision-making in line with legislation and policy.
• Provide oversight and case direct for cases subject to Looked After status and Permanence planning.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice.
• Contribute to service development and quality assurance processes.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration. Hold a post qualifying Child Protection certificate or be willing to undertake this.
• Significant experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice.
• Have the capacity to develop and instil a team ethos which encourages commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Be flexible, supportive and approachable.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

 

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), as a Social Worker.  Then for management certification, if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within the required timescales. 

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Debbie Reilly-Davidson on 01738 476829 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.