Are you an experienced social work manager with a steady, crisis-resilient approach to decision-making and team support?
An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Team Leader within Edinburgh's Children and Families service. This vital role involves leading a dedicated team in managing high-risk cases and ensuring the safety and welfare of vulnerable children in the community.
We are seeking a capable and collaborative individual with proven leadership experience, ready to drive quality and support within a fast-paced, crisis-focused environment.
This contract is for a minimum of 6 months and offers a competitive hourly rate.
Your responsibilities will be, but are not limited to:
- Representing social work in Inter-Agency Referral Discussions (IRDs), conducting background checks, entering information into the e-IRD system, and collaborating with partners until an outcome is reached.
- Leading and managing the allocation of high-risk child protection cases, ensuring resources are matched with needs to provide effective support.
- Supporting team members with case management, guiding timely and quality assessments to gauge risk and appropriate involvement.
- Reviewing staff reports to ensure consistently high-quality standards in documentation and assessment.
- Collaborating closely with other team leaders, managers, and external partners in police, health, and education, requiring strong negotiation and partnership skills.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in managing a statutory Children and Families team
- Strong decision-making experience in the IRD process and handling high-risk child protection cases
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent
- Member of the PVG scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:
- Flexible hours, including weekdays and weekends
- Competitive rate of pay
- Free training to keep up to date with Continuous Professional Development
- Contributory pension
- Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
- Assistance with accommodation and travel, if required
- Dedicated Randstad consultant - your one point of contact
- Weekly payroll
If you are an experienced social work leader committed to child protection and ready to make a positive impact, we would love to speak with you. For more information, please apply to this advert or contact Robbie Finlay on 0131 240 0887 or at .
Know someone who may be interested? A £300 referral bonus is available - subject to Ts and Cs.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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