Children and Families Practitioner - MID06805

Job Vacancy

Midlothian Council is recruiting a Children and Families Practitioner to join its small but progressive UASC team.

The role involves working collaboratively with other social work professionals and external agencies to ensure the best possible support is provided for these vulnerable young people.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• 
  Educated to HNC social care and SVQ Level 3 (children and young people) or
  equivalent with a relevant discipline.
  • Experience of working with the national and local practice, policy, procedure andlegislation relevant to the post. This includes an awareness of the SSSC Code of Practice, Human Rights legislation, United Nation Convention of the Rights of Child and getting it right for every child.
  • Have experience of working with children and families including child development, and trauma based interventions.  
  • Knowledge and understanding of a range of systemic interventions and
  methodologies, such as attachment promoting, trauma based therapy, child
  development and parenting capacity.
  • Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of key agencies.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of immigration legislation as it impacts UASC
  • Specialist experience of working with children and families in crisis or at risk.
  • Behavioural Interview skills.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 25th May 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - Friday 30th May 2025

Job Advert

Position Title: Children and Families Practitioner

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Eskdaill Court

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 Hours per Week

Working Pattern: Mon - Fri

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £37,618.22 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or protected adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.