Team Leader - Forth at Stirling Council Career Site

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

61734.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social work, Leadership, Operational management, Risk assessment, Communication, Negotiation, Staff management, Strategic planning, Policy implementation, Conflict resolution, Service delivery, Continuous improvement, Interagency collaboration, Crisis management, Budget management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Closing Date: 4th May 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £58,173 - £61,734 Hours: 35 per week We are looking for an experienced Social Work qualified professional with strong organisational, communication and negotiating skills, able to model excellent leadership and motivate a staff team, to take on the key role of Team Leader in Stirling Council. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage and lead a busy frontline Fieldwork Children & Families Social Work Team, working closely with partners and colleagues across the Council as well as in Health, the Police and elsewhere. The post is advertised on a permanent basis and expectations are the applicant is able to ensure high standards of practice are undertaken in accordance with legislation and guidance, following Council policy and procedure and within agreed budgets. The Team Leader will therefore be expected to deliver sound operational management, leadership and direction to a team of Social Work and Family Support staff in their efforts to address local need and risk and promote community wellbeing and safety. The nature of the post demands a high level of risk assessment skill, along with the ability to manage a range of service user, staff and service delivery issues while actively promoting the service and Council strategic aims, vision and values. The Team Leader is then also instrumental in driving continuous improvement and innovation within and across the service and shaping the team to meet the future demands locally. This post offers a great chance for a skilled professional to lead an experienced team of staff to work closely with Service Managers and other service colleagues to maintain a high quality customer service that contributes well to strategic developments and makes a positive impact upon the people and communities of Stirling. Out of hours consultation is occasionally required as is flexibility re normal working hours. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Applicants for this post are required to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Should you wish to discuss further before submitting an application, please contact Karen Bryce on 01786 404040 for an informal discussion. The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/l3ykcc3y/team_leader-children-families_je13_01012026_a2827.pdf] Additional Salary Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf] Stirling Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf] The Benefits * 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles. * Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week * Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached * Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ [https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/] * Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service * Carers Leave * Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave * Access to Health & Wellbeing support * Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development * Cycle to Work Scheme * Lift share Scheme * Car Lease Scheme * Technology Benefit Scheme

Responsibilities

The Team Leader will manage and lead a frontline Fieldwork Children & Families Social Work team to address local needs and risks. They are responsible for delivering sound operational management, ensuring high standards of practice, and driving continuous improvement across the service.