Strategic Planning Officer - Social Care and Workforce

Elovate Systems Inc.; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child services organization in Scotland is seeking a dedicated individual to lead the development and planning of internal resources for children's services. The role includes enhancing support services and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates must possess a social work degree, extensive experience in service management, and strong communication skills for reporting. This fixed-term position offers a minimum salary of £48,370.86, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding and maintained standards in children and adult protection.

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying experience in service planning or development.
• Substantial experience in the delivery or management of services in social care.
• Specialist knowledge in areas such as learning disabilities or mental health.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and development of internal resources and workforce.
• Plan and increase internal support services.
• Engage stakeholders and write policies and reports.

Skills

Understanding of modern social work practice

Communication skills for stakeholder engagement

Report writing and presentation skills

Practical experience of partnership working

Education

Degree in social work or equivalent

Post-graduate qualification from a recognised professional institute

Job description

A leading child services organization in Scotland is seeking a dedicated individual to lead the development and planning of internal resources for children's services. The role includes enhancing support services and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates must possess a social work degree, extensive experience in service management, and strong communication skills for reporting. This fixed-term position offers a minimum salary of £48,370.86, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding and maintained standards in children and adult protection.