Child Protection Lead Officer (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) - WDN06117
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £50,622.73 i £55,349.22 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Dumbarton, G82 1QL |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | West Dunbartonshire Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | WDN06117 |
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Job Description
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONSIDERED.
West Dunbartonshire has developed a new team approach to public protection which is part of a programme of work where learning and development of staff and public protection remains our key priority.
In May last year saw the appointment of a new Independent Chair for both Adult and Child Protection Committees and this year we have introduced two new learning and development roles who will work as part of a team alongside Adult and Child Protection Lead Officers.
The team will report through Chief Social Work Officer oversight and work closely with Committees and adult and children's social work services and partner agencies.
We are seeking highly driven and enthusiastic individuals who understand the value of collaboration to ensure children and adults are protected from harm, underpinned by trauma informed practice and service user voice.
The roles we are seeking to recruit to are:
Learning and Development Officer Children
Learning and Development Officer Adults
Lead Officer Children
Lead Officer Adults
For an informal discussion about these roles please contact Sharon Laing, Senior Manager via email: sharon.laing@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children 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.
The Individual
The successful candidate will benefit from the following:
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
For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: About Us
More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link: Benefits of Working with us
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