Job Description

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: \xc2\xa322.07-\xc2\xa324.64

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are negotiable.
To start asap.

Are you committed to improving outcomes for women and girls who are experiencing gender based violence? We are seeking to recruit a creative, dynamic, hardworking individual who will join a small, dedicated team of staff working in the East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection Office.

The national Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) agenda is evolving, with the recent publication of the national independent Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of VAWG Services, and refresh of the national Equally Safe strategy later this year. This will provide opportunities to move us forward in how we respond to VAWG in Scotland, and the successful candidate will come into post at an exciting time. The post holder will have a key role in the development and implementation of local Equally Safe Strategies and Plans for East Lothian and Midlothian.

We are seeking an individual with a good understanding of gender based violence and the national Equally Safe Strategy, who will be able to communicate that effectively in their day to day work.

The post holder will work across a broad and varied remit, and will build effective working relationships across a range of partner agencies in the third and statutory sectors to deliver on our ambitious agenda. This agenda is themed around leadership and development of local policy and practice, learning and development and performance improvement relating to VAWG.

The post holder will demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. They will support delivery of the business priorities of the East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection Committee (EMPPC) and the VAWG Sub-group. They will work with colleagues to ensure inter-connecters of the themes across the lifespan, and to Child and Adult Support and Protection.

The post holder will contribute to and support the work of the national Violence Against Women Partnership and will ensure that EMPPC is kept informed about national and local developments relating to VAWG policies, legislation and service developments.

The post holder will be educated to degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as social work, education, health, law enforcement; and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through previous experience.

Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council\'s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found . Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

To ensure the development, implementation and delivery of a multi-agency strategic approach to addressing violence against women and girls across both East and Midlothian.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under \'Job Attachments\') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every \'essential\' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The \' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through previous experience.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member\'s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the website.

Additional Information

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