Team Leader, Social Work

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

Team Leader – PKC
13518

£54,434 – £58,601

Blairgowrie Social Work Team, Community Connect, Rattray

Shape lives, build futures – join the Children, Families and Justice Service at Perth and Kinross Council.

Guided by the values of compassion, integrity, and ambition, our teams make a real difference every day. Whether you’re supporting children, families, or adults, you’ll be part of a service that puts people first, champions rights‑based and person‑centred practice, and values relationship‑based approaches to change lives.

We offer a collaborative, inclusive environment where your voice matters, your wellbeing is supported, and your professional growth is nurtured. Be part of a council that recognises the life‑changing impact of a service that invests in early intervention, innovation, and frontline excellence.

We are seeking an experienced practitioner to join our Blairgowrie Social Work Team. This is a pivotal role where you will lead and support a team of dedicated Social Workers and Senior Social Care Officers to deliver high‑quality services that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and families within a rural locality setting.

As Team Leader, you will provide professional leadership, supervision, direction and guidance, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice standards. You will work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for those children at risk of harm and support, working with families on both a voluntary and statutory basis. You will also contribute to the improvement agenda, building and retaining community relations with partner agencies and develop your team plan to meet the necessary improvement goals.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

• Lead and manage a team of Social Workers and Senior Social Care Officers within a locality team.
• Provide regular supervision, mentoring, and performance management.
• Ensure timely and effective responses to child protection concerns.
• Oversee complex cases and support decision‑making in line with legislation and policy.
• Provide oversight and case direct for cases subject to Looked After status and Permanence planning.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice.
• Contribute to service development and quality assurance processes.

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration. Hold a post‑qualifying Child Protection certificate or be willing to undertake this.
• Significant experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice.
• Have the capacity to develop and instil a team ethos which encourages commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Be flexible, supportive and approachable.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing…