Development Officer - DGA13208

Job Description

Bairns Hoose Development Officer (16/1385) (Fixed Term)

Dumfries

£40,470 - £43,437

Children and Families Social Work Services is recruiting a Bairns’ Hoose Development Officer to support the implementation of a trauma‑sensitive, rights‑based and recovery‑focused Bairns’ Hoose model across Dumfries and Galloway.

This role is focused on service development, implementation and improvement, working at a system and programme level to embed the European Barnahus approach within local arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Project manage and support the implementation of the Bairns’ Hoose model in Dumfries and Galloway
• Work closely with Children and Families colleagues and a range of multi‑agency partners
• Contribute to programme planning, governance and delivery arrangements
• Apply quality improvement and service improvement methodologies to support effective implementation
• Support alignment with national improvement programmes, policies and initiatives
• Help ensure that children’s voices and lived experience are reflected in service design and delivery

Essential Requirements

• Educated to SCQF Level 9 (or equivalent)
• Good working knowledge of:
  • National improvement projects and initiatives
  • Quality improvement approaches and tools
  • Project and programme management methodologies
• Understanding of collaborative, multi‑agency working in children’s services

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Additional Information

This post is fixed until 31st of March 2027.

This post may be suitable as secondment opportunity and is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformational system change and help establish a high‑quality, child‑centred Bairns’ Hoose model rooted in children’s rights and recovery.

Requirements

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Kath Priest   Kath.Priest@dumgal,gov.uk

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