Team Leader (Emergency Social Work Service)
Waverley Court
Salary: £56,392 - £67,457 (+Shift increments)
Hours: 36 per week (30% percent of work time will be out of hour shifts)
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Team Leader to support our Emergency Social work Team that covers Edinburgh, East and Mid Lothian on an out of hours basis including Public Holidays.
The EHSCP has undergone a significant management re-structure which has aligned the delivery into service areas. We have been able to review the management arrangements that we require for the challenges of the future, and we recognise the need to provide our teams with additional leadership support and management capacity. This is an exciting time for the service as continue take forward a range of improvements designed to provide better outcomes for children, families and adults, but also create a positive place to work. Team Leaders will provide a pivotal role in ensuring that we are able to deliver the ambitions that we have and ensuring that teams are well supported in their roles.
You must both be a social worker registered with the SSSC with the necessary experience and skills to lead teams. Including, experience of children and families, adults and mental health statutory services.
You should have considerable experience of providing leadership, professional support and supervision to staff. Be flexible to the needs of the service that runs out of hours supporting children, families and adults in times of crisis working in partnership with police, NHS and social care agencies.
You should have a sound understanding of the principles and practice within social work from a children and families and an adults’ perspective.
You should demonstrate an ability to make complex, contentious decisions and communicate them effectively and sensitively, managing any conflict that may arise. As well as, working in a fast-paced busy environment.
An understanding of the governance and assurance mechanisms within which the EHSCP operates is desirable.
For further information please contact Elaine Veitch Service Manager [email protected]
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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