At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and improve multi-agency policies for public protection.
- Company: Join the City of Edinburgh Council's dynamic Children, Education, and Communities Department.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety and well-being.
- Qualifications: Degree in social work, social policy, education, or community development required.
The predicted salary is between 40501 - 47639 £ per year.
- Development Officer (Performance Quality and Improvement)
- Waverley
- Court
Salary: £40,501 - £47,639 Hours: 36 per week The City of Edinburgh Council's, Children, Education, and Communities Department are looking for a Development Officer for Performance Quality, and Improvement.
This post holder will be responsible for the development, review, and updating of multi-agency policies, procedures, plans, and strategies.
The postholder will work across all areas of public protection - Child Protection, Adult Protection, Equally Safe, Prevent, as well as others.
The Development Officer will work extensively with Lead Officers to Protection Committees.
This is a new post situated within the Public Protection Service and managed directly by the Service Manager for Public Protection.
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject connected to social work, social policy, education, or community development.
This position is subject to Standard Disclosure check.
Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.
You will be required to provide this check.
An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best.
We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented.
All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience.
Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www. edinburgh. gov. uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people.
We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work.
Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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Development Officer (Performance Quality and Improvement) - Waverley Court - 15786_1784620824 employer: CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
The City of Edinburgh Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer flexible working options and a supportive culture that prioritises respect, integrity, and flexibility, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the heart of Edinburgh.
