Total 46 job vacancies by The City of Edinburgh Council

Job Description

Children’s, Education and Justice Services

Senior Social Worker, Justice Services - Fixed term until 31/03/2026
Grindlay Court Justice Services, Edinburgh

Salary: £44,257 - £52,373 per year
Hours: 36 per week

Edinburgh Justice Services are looking to recruit one enthusiastic individual to join our service as a Senior Social Workers based the Justice Practice Team. This is a great opportunity for someone to join an experienced leadership team.

Accountable to the Team Leader, the post holder will: ensure a high quality of practice is provided and maintained, appropriate services are delivered to meet service users’ needs within the Council’s statutory obligations, policies and procedures; provide professional support, supervision and leadership to a group of staff, whilst maintaining a direct involvement in social work practice; represent and promote the Council at multi-agency meetings, with local community groups and be a department representative at a range of information sharing and risk planning forums.

Edinburgh Justice Services are committed to providing high quality services while ensuring a compassionate approach to people accessing our services and supporting staff wellbeing. We offer a high level of training to support continuous professional development and to deliver a broad range of interventions, including established, accredited, group work programmes. We are implementing Trauma Informed Practice, Safe & Together™ and Restorative Justice practice models and interventions across our services, and have established a Women’s Centre, in partnership with NHS Lothian, to reduce barriers and meet the needs of women involved in the justice system.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about these posts and the services provided by the teams, please email laura.braham@edinburgh.gov.uk or victoria.kerr@edinburgh.gov.uk

Candidates will have a Social Work qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and be registered, or eligible to register, with the SSSC.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

Requirements

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.

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Job Description

Education and Children's Services

Senior Early Years Officer - Fixed term until 31/10/2025
Davidson's Mains Primary School Nursery

Salary: £37,626 - £44,257
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

We are looking for a committed, flexible, resilient and enthusiastic practitioner to join our senior leadership team in our year round Nursery which operates full days. We currently employ 2 full time SEYOs in post.

A brand new nursery was opened in August 2018 and provides 1140 hours all year places. In addition, the Nursery has 4 Early Years Officers, 12 Early Years Practitioners, 5 Early Years Assistants, 2 Early Years Domestics and a part-time administrator.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Senior Early Years Intervention Officer
Waverley Court

Salary: £37,626 - £44,257 (pro rata for sessional)
Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

2 x permanent ( 1 x 36 & 1 x 28.8hrs)
1 Fixed Term (36hrs) till 04/01/2026 (maternity cover)

We are currently recruiting for Senior Early Years Intervention Officers as part of the Early Learning and Childcare Expansion as funded by the Scottish Government.

In Edinburgh, this is a relatively new post and provides an excellent opportunity for anyone who has a degree or working towards a degree qualification within early years.

SEYIOs are centrally managed within the Early Years team and are then allocated to identified settings and work directly with the children. As part of the role there is on-going high quality training to support intervention work which will improve outcomes for some of our youngest learners.

This post will appeal to practitioners who want to further develop their skills and who would like to make a difference in closing the poverty related attainment gap.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Children’s, Education and Justice Services

Senior Social Worker, Justice Services
Grindlay Court Justice Services, Edinburgh

Salary: £44,257 - £52,373 per year
Hours: 36 per week

Edinburgh Justice Services are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join the Crossroads Team as a Senior Social Worker. Crossroads provides a trauma focused service to men in Justice, offering a range of interventions with a recovery focus.

Accountable to the Team Leader, the post holder will: ensure a high quality of practice is provided and maintained to meet service users’ needs within the Council’s statutory obligation policies and procedures; provide professional support, supervision and leadership to a group of staff, whilst maintaining a direct involvement in social work practice; represent and promote the Council at multi-agency meetings, with local community groups and be a department representative at a range of information sharing and risk planning forums.

Edinburgh Justice Services are committed to providing high quality services while ensuring a compassionate approach to people accessing our services and supporting staff wellbeing. We offer a high level of training to support continuous professional development and to deliver a broad range of interventions, including established, accredited, group work programmes. We are implementing Trauma Informed Practice, Safe & Together™ and Restorative Justice practice models and interventions across our services, and are establishing a Women’s Centre, in partnership with NHS Lothian, to reduce barriers and meet the needs of women involved in the justice system.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post and the services provided by the teams, please email jacqueline.brown@edinburgh.gov.uk

Candidates will have a Social Work qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and be registered, or eligible to register, with the SSSC. In addition, they will be trained in and have extensive experience of using risk assessment tools and leading risk management processes.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

Requirements

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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Place - Operational Services

Senior Engineer (Transport Contracts and Design)
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG

Salary: £44,257 - £52,373
Hours: 36 per week

About Us:

The City of Edinburgh Council is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation committed to making Edinburgh a great place to live, work, and visit. We take pride in our diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive environment where innovation and excellence thrive. If you are an enthusiastic, talented and experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact on a vibrant city, we invite you to join our team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Engineer to lead a small team of engineers, technicians and supervisors in delivering the Council’s annual road and footway maintenance programme and other transport related projects including active travel and road safety improvements. In this challenging but highly rewarding role, you will play a pivotal part in driving forward projects that enhance our city's infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for all residents.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Employee well-being initiatives.
• Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the City of Edinburgh and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.

The City of Edinburgh Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the city's vibrant community.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Requirements

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and 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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Place

Senior Gardener
Inch Depot, Inverleith Depot or Bankhead Depot

Salary: £25,322 - £27,727
Hours: 36 per week

A member of a gardening team undertaking horticultural, landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks.

Contributes expertise to the development of initiatives, plans and policies.

Supports the development of team-working within gardening squad.

Assists in training and instruction of gardening staff as required by the Service.

Deputises for other supervisors as required by the Service.

Identifies and initiates opportunities for operational and horticultural improvement within the duties of the position.

Knowledge and skills in horticulture and parks and grounds maintenance is required and a relevant qualification to SVQ 2 level or equivalent.

Although post holders are not directly responsible for day to day supervision of staff, they are expected to support and direct and, when appropriate, supervise new starts, apprentices, students and other shadow workers. They are expected to promote effective team working at all times.

Assists in the preparation and implementation of site management proposals for parks, gardens and greenspaces, including cemeteries, schools and other Council properties.

Where appropriate assist in the design and preparation of training courses and assessments which enhance and develop horticultural skills.

Assists in the delivery of Council policies and service improvement initiatives and provide appropriate performance information.

Implement operations to deliver horticultural standards.

Contribute to the development of, and the implementation of, Parks Quality Assessments, Green Flag Award applications, Park Improvement Plans and site management plans.

Investigate customer service requests / enquiries and take appropriate action.

Use hand held technology to record work, receive instructions and report back on actions or problems identified.

Assist in the preparation; review and updating of operational risk assessments.

The post holder will be expected to operate a range of vehicles, machinery and equipment.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Education and Children's Services

Senior Development Officer (PEF) - Fixed Term until 31/12/2025
Forrester High School

Salary: £62,556
Hours: 35 per week

As is the case in many schools, at Forrester High School we have significant numbers of young people whose progress and attainment are adversely affected by social and economic disadvantage.

The Senior Development Officer post has been created to help mitigate the impact of poverty on learners.

We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated professional, with a proven track-record of improving outcomes for young people, to lead on aspects of school improvement relating to closing the poverty-related attainment gap. The successful candidate will be capable of inspiring students and have a firm belief in the potential of all.

Forrester High School is a state of the art PPP school opened in January 2010. All classrooms are fully equipped to a very high standard and all teaching classrooms have access to an interactive whiteboard.

Since 2012, the school has rolled out iPads to certain year groups to help improve their learning in the classroom and at home. As a 1:1 computing school, all teachers and assistants have the latest Apple technology which includes iPads and there are Apple TV’s in every classroom.

Sports facilities are exceptional and include Games Halls, Gym, Swimming Pool, Fitness Suite, 3G and 2G artificial pitches as well as conventional grass pitches for both rugby and football.

Forrester High School strives to ensure that all young people have access to tailored learning pathways that meet their needs. We will work closely to ensure our learners know how to progress their learning. This will enable them to gain the skills, experiences and qualifications they need to achieve a successful, positive and sustained destination on leaving school.

The school is firmly committed to raising attainment and promoting achievement. This is a whole school priority in the improvement plan and reflects local CEC and national priorities.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

CF Children, Education and Justice Services

Senior Practitioner (Children's Services)
Waverley Court

Salary: £44,257 - £52,373
Hours: 36 per week

The Council recognises the need to establish a clearer, more comprehensive remit for the role of the Senior Practitioner within Children's Services and formalise its acknowledgement of the key, ongoing contribution of the role to the improvement of social work service delivery by experienced social workers who have reached the required stage of personal and professional development.

The primary purpose of the Senior Practitioner role is to undertake direct/indirect work with service users, carers, and adopters, particularly where the demands of complex problems require advanced social work practice skills.

The role also has a key part to play in raising standards of social work practice through the application and sharing of advanced knowledge, skills and experience within the wider service area and the Council as a whole.

Whilst the Senior Practitioner job description is generic and provides for the full range of major tasks and job activities at this advanced level of social work practice across all service areas, the actual mix of tasks and activities of any individual Senior Practitioner post will depend on the objectives and nature of the service area specialism.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and 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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

CF Children, Education and Justice Services

Senior Early Years Officer
St John Vianney Primary Early Learning and Childcare

Salary: £36,312 - £42,717
Hours: 36 per week

A new nursery has just got going at St John Vianney Primary ELC. We are in our second year since opening a new building and building a new team.

There are two Senior Early Years Officers who work together to support the staff team, and one of them is going on leave. We need the right person to step up and fill this role.

We are dedicated to making children's rights a lived reality for our children and their families. We are looking for someone who can help us to drive this priority.

The post will come with considerable interaction with ASL support services and Health Visitors, and if you are used to maintaining these relationships then we would like to hear from you.

There are two SEYOs at the nursery and both work 50% in the office and 50% in the playspace. Our nursery is open 8-6 each day, and this is a full time, all year role.

This post is an opportunity to work at the heart of a new nursery with a learning culture, striving for excellence. We hope that you will bring a commitment to Our Behaviours and the highest standards for our children.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and 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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Senior Early Years Officer
Tynecastle Early Years Centre

Salary: £36,312 - £42,717
Hours: 36 per week

Tynecastle Nursery is housed within Tynecastle Stadium in a beautiful, purpose built nursery space. Opened originally in 1929, the new nursery continues to be highly regarded within the community. The nursery benefits from a rich social and cultural mix of families and its diversity is one of its main strengths. A highly skilled, dynamic and motivated staff team support the children and families. The nursery is registered for 55 children aged 2-5 years.

We are now seeking to recruit an experienced and motivated Senior Early Years Officer to work with us on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be required to work shift patterns within the setting, between the hours of 0745hrs and 1800hrs, Monday - Friday, with some late shifts on rotation, within each month.

Please note - You must ensure that you have the required qualification(s) and relevant experience before you apply, so please refer to the attached documentation for requirements, or we will be unable to consider your application.

For further information about our Nursery please visit our website https://tynecastlenursery.wordpress.com/ or contact us on 0131 337 5461.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and 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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Senior Practitioner, Foster Care Team
The Drumbrae Library Hub

Salary: £42,717 - £50,550
Hours: 36 per week

This post is within the Specialist Disability Foster Care Team.

We require a motivated, experienced individual to support and sustain a flexible range of family-based care placements to meet the needs of children and young people, aged from birth to twenty-one years of age who live with a range of complex needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate an enhanced ability in the recruitment, assessment and supervision of carers.

The successful applicant will demonstrate an enhanced ability to manage, with support, a range of complexities within their casework. The successful applicant will support the application of The Service Improvement Plan. An ability to support and facilitate carer training is essential.

The successful candidate should evidence significant experience in children and families settings and be competent in supporting carers to provide a high standard of care to children and young people who live with a range of complex health and development needs. Any applicant must be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of Regulations, Policy and Legislation relevant to foster care.

The successful candidate will;

- Undertake the recruitment, preparation, and assessment of carers.

- Develop and deliver training programmes for foster carers.

- Manage existing carers and ensure service delivery meets the needs relating to children and young people in foster care living with complex health and developmental needs.

- Will develop and sustain effective working relationships with Practice Team colleagues and other professionals to ensure the services provided by Family Based Care are responsive to need and at a high standard.

- To take an active role in the Service Improvement Plan and demonstrate leadership skills and qualities which support delivery.

- To support safeguarding of children and young people demonstrating experience and knowledge of child protection.

- To support the FBC Intake duty service and demonstrate an ability to lead day to day practices and decision making.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Requirements

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and 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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Senior Early Years Officer - fixed term until 13/06/2025
Sighthill Early Years Centre

Salary: £36,312 - £42,717 (pro-rata for part time)
Hours: 18 per week, 52 weeks - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Sighthill Early Learning and Childcare offers high quality learning and play experiences to children from birth to 3 years of age, where nurturing and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. We work in partnership with our families to promote children’s learning and development; helping to close the attainment gap and ensure equity for all. Our setting is a very natural environment with a large outdoor area. We encourage our team to strive for high standards with support and development opportunities available at all levels.

We are now seeking to recruit a passionate and committed Senior Early Years Officer to join our team on a fixed term basis basis as we continue to develop our service. The hours of work are:

Monday 8am - 4pm, Tuesday 8am - 3.30pm, Wednesday 8.30am - 1230pm

The successful candidate will have proven experience in an Early Years setting and relevant experience of working with parents and carers.

You must have an HNC Childcare & Education or equivalent. In addition to this you must have or be working towards Level 9 SCQF or BA in Childhood Practice.

Please refer to the attached document for further information regarding the role and the essential qualifications and requirements.

Please note that this is a 52 week position.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and 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.

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Job Description

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Senior Engineer (Transport Contracts and Design)
Waverley Court

Salary: £42,717 - £50,550
Hours: 36 per week

About Us:

The City of Edinburgh Council is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation committed to making Edinburgh a great place to live, work, and visit. We take pride in our diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive environment where innovation and excellence thrive. If you are a talented and experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact on a vibrant city, we invite you to join our team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Engineer to join our team in delivering the Capital maintenance budget and various other transport related projects. In this challenging but highly rewarding managerial role, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward projects that enhance our city's infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for all residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior team members and contribute to their professional development.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions.

• Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

• Conduct engineering assessments, feasibility studies, and risk assessments.

• Prepare and review engineering reports, designs, and specifications.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable engineering solutions.

• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.

• Participate in budget planning and allocation for infrastructure projects.

• Act as a subject matter expert in meetings, presentations, and public consultations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Employee well-being initiatives.

• Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the city of Edinburgh and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.

The City of Edinburgh Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the city's vibrant community.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Requirements

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and 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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

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Senior ICT Officer (Development) - fixed term until 31/03/2026
Waverley Court

Salary: £36,312 - £42,717
Hours: 36 per week

Customer and Digital Services has two exciting fixed-term opportunites in our Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Development Team until end of March 2026. You will undertake, or assist with, the provision of ICT support and development activities in a team which is responsible for systems used within the Social Care services, and will join the team at a very exciting time, as the Council starts a major project to replace a key social care system. The project will provide a foundation to transform service delivery within the City of Edinburgh's Social Care services areas.

Over the next 18 months you will work in an exciting and dynamic environment to support delivery of the IT transformation project and to provide business-as-usual system change and support to staff across a wide range of service areas.

You will work closely with Social Care service areas supporting them in delivering core services and service improvement priorities. Key business systems you will use include the Swift/AIS case management systems along with the TotalMobile for Home Care & Reablement scheduling application, and Ethitec Equipment

Please refer to the Job Description document (CEC083_JD_Generic_ICT_Senior_Officer) for further information regarding the role.

This post is subject to a basic disclosure check.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and 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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Children’s, Education and Justice Services

Senior Social Worker, Justice Services
Grindlay Court Justice Services, Edinburgh

Salary: £42,717 - £50,550
Hours: 36 per week

Edinburgh Justice Services are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join us as a Senior Social Worker in our Justice Practice Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work within an experienced, professional and dedicated management team.

Edinburgh Justice Services are committed to providing high quality services while ensuring a compassionate approach to service users and supporting staff wellbeing. We offer a high level of training to support continuous professional development and to deliver a broad range of services and interventions, including established, accredited, group work programmes and we are implementing Trauma Informed Care approach.

The Senior Social Worker is accountable to the Justice Practice Team Leaders and duties include, but are not limited to:

• ensuring the team provides reports and assessments for Court and the Parole Board; provides Throughcare for those in custody and the community,
• undertaking quality assurance to ensure a high quality of practice is maintained and adherence to the Council’s statutory obligations, policies and procedures;
• providing professional support, supervision and leadership to a group of staff,
• maintaining a direct involvement in social work practice;
• contributing to multi agency risk assessment/management and public protection.

Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an understanding of National Outcomes and Standards and public protection, and be willing to work in a dynamic environment.

Candidates will have a degree in Social Work and be registered, or eligible to register, with the SSSC.

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This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and 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

Requirements

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme