Independent Report Writers (locations throughout Scotland)

Payment for completion of reports will be agreed in advance (hourly rate DOE)

Project-specific

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced professionals to become part of a newly established bank of professionals who will undertake specific assessments and prepare reports for children’s hearings on an independent basis, as and when required.

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced professionals to become part of a newly established bank of professionals who will undertake specific assessments and prepare reports for children’s hearings on an independent basis, as and when required.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to become involved in the important process of supporting children’s hearings in making decisions which can have a lasting impact on the lives of Scotland’s children. Whether you are working in social work, psychology, psychiatry, education or another related field, we are keen to hear from you.

You will need to be highly skilled with a lot experience of working with children and their families, including recent experience of undertaking professional assessments. A high degree of flexibility is required.

As an independent report writer, you will compile specific reports at the request of children’s hearings. Responsibilities include: undertaking assessments in relation to a child and their family circumstances, making a professional recommendation about how to progress the child’s case, engaging with and obtaining the view of the child, family and involved professionals where appropriate, attending and participating in relevant children’s hearings.

Further details can be found here.

To apply please complete the application form here.

Please note, that due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19 and following government advice, all interviews will take place remotely. If you are interested in joining the Bank but due to the current situation are not in a position to apply, please register your interest at the email address below for inclusion in future recruitment cycles.

The deadline for applications is Monday 20th April at 12 noon. Please submit your completed application form to independentreports@chs.gsi.gov.uk.

For further details or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Conachan on independentreports@chs.gsi.gov.uk or 07515 376766.

Closing Date: Monday 20 April 2020 (12 noon)

CHS is striving towards equal opportunities in employment