SWRK 635 - Lead Officer Child Protection (605792)

The Lead Officer Child Protection in South Lanarkshire will work with partners to support the implementation of the core functions of a Child Protection Committee.

The successful post holder has a pivotal role alongside the Chair of the CPC to ensure effective multiagency working takes place alongside families to ensure children at risk of harm are identified and their families are supported to reduce identified harms .

We are looking for a highly motivated, forward-thinking individual, someone who has interest in the guiding the CPC on the new and emerging safety contexts for older Young People at risk of harms. The post holder will also have a grasp of legislation, practice guidance and policy across Child Protection and adult Protection systems.

You should be committed to working across all agencies to ensure effective safeguarding standards are in place for children and families living within South Lanarkshire.

Please contact Aine McCrea, Service Manager for an informal discussion regarding this post - aine.mccrea@southlanarkshire.gov.uk.

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £25,439.11 - £30,448.46

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Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

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.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.