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SalaryBased at Bruce House, Wellgate, Arbroath.
This job is workstyle 3 - Fexi.
You will have the opportunity to benefit from our flexible and agile working practices. This means you will work from a variety of locations, working from council buildings, working in service user’s locations and site visits and you can work from home to best suit your work, meetings and collaboration.
Exciting Opportunity in Arbroath: Shape the Future of Family Placement Resources!
We are offering a unique opportunity to join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people supported by Angus Council.
With our flexible and agile working practices, you will have the freedom to work from various locations, including council buildings throughout Angus and from the comfort of your own home. This flexibility allows you to tailor your work commitments to suit your needs, providing a level of autonomy rarely found in other roles.
You will play a pivotal role in the development and support of a diverse range of family placement resources. This includes recruiting and assessing foster carers, adopters, and kinship carers, ensuring we meet the unique needs of every child and young person in our care.
To excel in this role, you will need a solid understanding of relevant guidance and legislation in the field of family placement. Your knowledge will enable you to identify the challenges faced by children who have experienced trauma and select alternative community-based carers who possess the qualities needed to meet their specific needs.
Effective communication and assessment skills will be essential as you work collaboratively within our team. Your commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children will be the driving force behind your work, making a tangible difference in their lives.
If this opportunity has sparked your interest, we invite you to reach out to Christina Smith on (01241) 465699 or Marino Mazzoleni on (01241) 464646 for a detailed discussion.
We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your unique skills and enthusiasm can contribute to our mission.
Don't miss this chance to be part of a dynamic team committed to transforming the lives of children and young people.
Apply now and embark on an invigorating journey of professional growth, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to shape the future of family placement resources in Angus Council.
Please note interviews will be held Monday, 22 February 2024.
You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.
Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for these jobs.
Please refer to "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council, for more information about working for Angus Council.
We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload.
We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:
Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities and care experienced young people. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.
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