Assistant Reporter

Scottish Children's Reporter Administration; Stirling; In loco; GBP 38.000 - 41.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Scottish Children's Reporter Administration based in Inverness is seeking a part-time, fixed-term post of 21 hours per week to support Children’s Reporters in delivering a high-quality service to children and families. The role covers locality-wide responsibilities with potential travel across the Highlands, Moray and Eilean Siar, pro-rata salary £38,411–£40,754, and is subject to PVG clearance. Closing date 25 October 2026; interview 4 November 2026; PVG checks and probation apply.

Competenze

• Qualified to HNC or SVQ Level 3 or willing to work toward the qualification.
• Significant work experience with SCRA and/or knowledge of the operation of the children’s hearings system.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience working with diverse groups.

Mansioni

• Assist Children’s Reporters in providing a high-quality service to children and families.
• Engage effectively and sensitively with service users throughout the hearings process.
• Utilise digital technology to deliver virtual hearings on our secure platform.

Conoscenze

Administrative support

Communication skills

Digital platforms

Formazione

HNC or SVQ Level 3

Descrizione del lavoro

Based in Inverness
Locality wide responsibilities with potential travel across the Highlands, Moray and Eilean Siar locality
Fixed Term to 31 March 2027
21 hours per week
£38,411 – £40,754 (pro-rata)
Ref: EST1405/26

The Children’s Hearings System provides an operational setting in which SCRA and our partner agencies work. The aim is to provide a safety net for vulnerable children and deliver tailored solutions which meet the needs of the individuals involved, while helping to build stronger families and safer communities.

You will assist Children’s Reporters in the provision of a high-quality service to children and families by engaging effectively and with sensitivity to ensure that service users are fully informed and supported throughout the hearings system process.

The successful candidate will be qualified to HNC or SVQ Level 3 or be willing to work toward the qualification and able to demonstrate the skills and competencies required to provide the best service to children and families. You will also be able to demonstrate significant work experience with SCRA and/or knowledge of the operation of the children’s hearings system. In addition, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience working with a wide range of people, demonstrating integrity and respect for others.

Candidates will be expected to use digital technology to deliver virtual hearings using our secure virtual platform (training will be provided), as well as utilising digital technology within SCRA’s Hearings suites.

You can find more information by downloading the job description, person specification and application form which can be found at the bottom of this page, or by contacting [e-mail] .

All SCRA posts are subject to a probationary period of 6 months or the term of the contract if shorter.

All posts are subject to PVG clearance by Disclosure Scotland. It is normal practice to appoint at the minimum point of the salary scale.

Closing date:Sunday 25 October 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 4 November 2026

At SCRA, we are proud to be a socially inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds – regardless of sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability and other factors such as care experience (e.g. experience in the care system), or socio-economic background. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and help us better serve Scotland’s children and young people with compassion and integrity.