Senior Officer Public Protection (Temporary) - REQ06304 - 476524

Job Summary

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF. NLC12 £50,559 - £56,329.

We are looking for an experienced professional to enhance the work of North Lanarkshire Adult Protection Committee and our partners in ensuring a skilled competent approach to supporting Adult Support and Protection in North Lanarkshire.

Key Responsibilities

You will have a comprehensive understanding of the adult protection context in Scotland and should have experience of adult protection practice. You will also understand the relevant legislation and guidance, policy development, planning and experience in delivering training. You will work closely with multi‑agency partners at both a local and national level.

The Senior Officer post will involve new approaches to the design, development and delivery of learning and development in Adult Support and Protection and across the Public Protection agenda, ensuring compliance and implementation of relevant national guidance.

You will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.

Qualifications and Experience

You must have a CQSW/DipSW, BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent plus significant understanding and relevant experience in adult protection, policy, practice and improvements. You will also have a good current knowledge of adult protection services and a good understanding of the legislative framework, policies and emerging themes, as well as experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training and learning and development opportunities.

You will be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Terms and Location

This is a temporary post for a period of 18 months.

Posts will undertake work across various locations in North Lanarkshire; you will be based within Dalziel Building, 7 Scott Street, Motherwell, ML1 1PN.

Benefits

We can offer a positive professional working experience with a commitment to continuous professional development. We operate a Smarter Working Policy and support flexible working.

Equality and Diversity

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant and offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists, and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to supporting care‑experienced people. If you have ever been in care you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

Application Notes

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio). To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.*