Team Leader, Contact & Assessment Team – Flexible Work

Edinburgh International; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Edinburgh Council is looking for a Team Leader for the Contact and Assessment Team based at Waverley Court. The role supervises an experienced team of social workers and Advanced Practitioners, guiding referrals and initial interventions to safeguard children.

The position requires clear assessment skills, excellent communication with children, families and professionals, and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Salary and enhanced checks are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Clear assessment skills using current research and models of practice.
• Excellent communication skills with children, families and other professionals.
• Resilience to work and achieve positive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to develop services ensuring best practice.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing referrals on a duty basis and offering professional support to an experienced team of social workers and Advanced Practitioners.
• Liaising with Team Leaders and Service Managers in Locality Practice Teams and other Children and Families services to ensure consistent transitions between Teams.
• Liaising with other professionals and families to identify appropriate initial interventions.
• Provide line management support and professional supervision to an identified group of social workers and Advanced Practitioners.
• Take an active role in the Management Team to ensure Practice Standards are met and promote development of the Team alongside the Service Manager and the existing Team Leader Group.
• The post holder will also work in partnership with Customer Service Advisers, Health and Social Care and Emergency Social Care colleagues.

Job description

City of Edinburgh Council is looking for a Team Leader for the Contact and Assessment Team based at Waverley Court. The role supervises an experienced team of social workers and Advanced Practitioners, guiding referrals and initial interventions to safeguard children.

The position requires clear assessment skills, excellent communication with children, families and professionals, and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Salary and enhanced checks are part of the package.