Team Leader - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Children 1st

Children 1st
Children 1st
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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A fantastic opportunity to join the Children 1st
team in Edinburgh


Children 1st have a long history of working with children anA fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children d families in the city.

We have been building a new approach to help children affected by poor mental health and emotional distress.

Children 1st along with partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and deliver The Promise to children and young people.

We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported.


The post holder will work alongside children and families Social Work Services, Education and other voluntary sector agencies in a partnership approach to support children, young people and their families to receive the intensive family support that they feel they need.


What kind of person will make a great Team Leader for Children 1st?

Someone who:
- has experience of keeping children safe in their own families
- is fiercely passionate about children's rights
- thinks it's a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families and,
- is kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind


What kind of leader will you be?
Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:

  • resilient, skilled, and knowledgeable who wants to transform systems as well as children's lives
- big hearted and are courageous
- able to build great partnerships and to manage the tricky conversations
- able to understand, predict and adapt to the landscape
- bringing service experience
- a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure
- able to make decisions
- inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better.

  • Promote a positive team culture & be committed to the needs of a diverse team.
- an amazing ambassador for children and Children 1st


Why Children 1st?
Because we work to make children safer in their families and communities. Because we believe in providing support to whole families through strong trusting relationships.

We don't "do to" families, we respect that with the right support, families can usually resolve their own difficulties and overcome challenges.


We have local services in communities and national services that stretch across the whole of Scotland that make a lasting difference to children's lives.

Just as important as our community based supports is our work to amplify the voices of children, their parents and carers to ensure they have real influence and power to change how things are done.

We are relentlessly focussed on quality and we are constantly listening and looking to improve. You will find this role a challenge and you will be stretched. You will also find we are a kind and incredibly supportive organisation.


Protecting Children
You will make sure that we are compassionate in our response and accountable to children, families and stakeholders.


Base
You will be based in the Edinburgh Service.

Your wellbeing is important to us, we will support you to work in a way that gets the job done but maintains a healthy work life balance.


Salary, Conditions, Pension


We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.


Further Information:


This is a fixed term, full time post of 35 hours a week to cover a period of maternity leave until 31 July 2024.


Job title:
Team Leader


Job Subtitle:
Edinburgh


Reference number:
CFS23/37


Location:
Edinburgh


Closing date: 01/09/2023 12:00


Interview date:
It is anticipated that the interviews will take place on Tuesday 12th September


Salary:
£32,768 to £38,086


Please also refer to the 'Job Description and Person Specification', and 'Terms and Conditions' for further information as per relevant documents attached below.

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