Assistant Reporter, Grampian

Scottish Children's Reporter Administration; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency focused on child welfare is seeking a dedicated individual to assist Reporters in providing tailored services to children and families in Aberdeen. This full-time position requires qualifications at HNC or SVQ Level 3 and significant experience within SCRA or knowledge of the children’s hearings system. This role offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities to engage with diverse populations and utilize digital technology for virtual hearings.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC or SVQ Level 3 or willing to work towards it.
• Significant work experience within SCRA and/or knowledge of the children’s hearings system.
• Experience using digital technology for virtual hearings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Reporters in providing high-quality service to children and families.
• Engage effectively and sensitively with service users throughout the hearings process.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Digital technology proficiency

Education

HNC or SVQ Level 3

Job description

Location: The Exchange No 2, 62-104 Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5PJ

Salary: £35,684 - £37,861 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

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 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 be able to demonstrate the skills and competencies required to provide the best service to children and families. Also able to demonstrate significant work experience within 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 of 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.

Applications for this post must be made through SCRA’s website where you will find details of all current vacancies.