Bairns Hoose Development Officer - DGA11914

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Bairns Hoose Development Officer (Fixed Term)

Dumfries

£21,931 - £23,541

You will be required to work 21 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year

Children and Families Social Work Services looking for a Development Officer to  deliver on the ambition to offer children and young people a trauma sensitive, rights-based, recovery focussed response to their care, protection, justice and recovery needs.   

The Bairns Hoose is based on the European Barnahus, a child-friendly, multi-disciplinary, and interagency model of justice, care and recovery for children who are victims and witnesses of all forms of violence. A carefully designed place where all services and supports are child centred, rights- based and recovery focussed with Police, Social Work, Health, Court and recovery support services based under one roof.   

You will work alongside other colleagues and partner agencies  to project manage and support the implementation of the new Bairns Hoos model in Dumfries and Galloway. You should have a good working knowledge of national  improvement projects and initiatives, quality and improvement techniques and Project and programme management systems and must be educated to SCQF Level 9.

 This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join us and play a critical part in transforming the lives of children and families in Scotland, ensuring that children’s voices are at the heart of our Bairns Hoose development and support.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, 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.

This post is fixed term until March 31^st 2026

This post may be suitable for secondment.  Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

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 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: Irene Hurst