Learning & Development Officer (Adult Protection) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Job Description

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT.

In June last year we appointed a new Independent Chair for both the Adult and Child Protection Committees, and this year we have introduced two new learning and development roles which will work as part of a team alongside Adult and Child Protection Lead Officers.

This post offers an opportunity to contribute to strategic planning and self‑evaluation approaches, and to provide a key link between operational services and the Adult Protection Committee. The postholder will support the development and delivery of learning and development activity, ensuring practice is underpinned by trauma‑informed approaches and service user voice.

The team reports through Chief Social Work Officer oversight and works closely with the Committee, adult social work services and partner agencies.

We are seeking a highly driven and enthusiastic individual who understands the value of collaboration to ensure adults are protected from harm.

This post requires a social work qualification, for example CQSW/Dip SW/BA (Hons) Social Work, a Masters in Social Work, postgraduate diploma or equivalent. The successful postholder must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sharon.Laing@west-dunbartonshire.gov.uk.

 

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children and Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/