Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. 

A new opportunity has arisen at the NSPCC Scotland National Hub in Glasgow for an enthusiastic and dynamic Social Work qualified Team Manager to join our team. You will have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and expertise within services that are preventative, that can enhance future career options, whilst primarily contributing to the wellbeing and safety of children and young people.  

Our focus is on early childhood development and supporting babies and children growing up in families facing adversity. Working in partnership with local people, groups, and agencies, we aim to co-create and test new approaches which are rooted in relationships with babies, children and families. Our work is grounded in inclusivity, accessibility, and a commitment to sustainable change through local ownership and capacity building. 

What are our Four Guiding Principles in Scotland? 

• Harness local insight to drive innovation and create solutions which reflect real needs and deliver long-lasting impact.  
• Collaborative partnerships 
• Sustainability and innovation 
• Continuous learning and evidence-based practice 

Are you someone who? 

• Brings creativity and innovation to your practice 
• Has a strong understanding of early childhood development and adversity and keeps up to date with legislation, research, and best practice 
• Can plan and deliver support with and alongside individuals, families, and groups whilst being confident in identifying risk and responding appropriately 
• Has experience supporting babies, children, and families during challenging times 
• Evaluates the impact of your work and adapts accordingly 
• Embodies the values and behaviours of the NSPCC 

What you will be doing? 

• Playing a key role in leading our Children Services Practitioners (CSPs) to increase our reach and impact across the nation through the provision of direct services, 
• Working in collaboration with internal and external partners 
• Community capacity building in identified local communities and involving families and community members in planning, decision making and evaluation.  
• Ensuring a high quality of practice is delivered by CSPs and doing quality assurance activities. 
• Support the learning and development of the One NSPCC Scotland team. 
• Contribute to service development and planning 
• Be involved in evaluation, influencing and dissemination of learning to support the NSPCC in its 10 year strategy to help end cruelty to children. 
• You will also form part of the One Scotland Management team, working with colleagues from different services to have a joined-up approach to ensuring we are doing the best for babies, children and families across Scotland. 
• In return, you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of new projects and developments, supporting teams who have manageable caseloads, excellent training and development opportunities and be supervised and supported by an Assistant Director with knowledge and experience of practice and who will show a real commitment to enabling you to achieve your potential.  

What is our portfolio of services?

The portfolio of services provides the opportunity to work in a variety of areas of interest which includes both child and adult-facing work through one-to-one or groupwork delivery.  The current service portfolio in the Scotland includes:          

• Pregnancy in Mind (PiM): a preventative mental health service that helps support expectant parents who have or are at risk of mild to moderate anxiety or depression. 

The team will also be looking to add Baby Steps to our portfolio: 

• Baby Steps : is an evidence-based, holistic perinatal education programme that helps parents prepare for and navigate the transition to parenthood 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, they are the reason we can keep working to protect children and prevent abuse. So, to ensure our employees feel happy, supported, and valued, we offer a range of fantastic benefits. Below are just a few: 

• Your salary is reviewed every year to ensure it's at least comparable with the UK's top 5 charities 
• You are entitled to 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (if you work full-time), after 5 years this increases to 32 days! 
• We match your pension contributions up to 7% 
• You have access to our Wellness Hub which provides tools to support your wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, emotional resilience training, mindfulness resources and more!) 

You will have: 

• A recognised social work qualification and registration with the relevant social care council within the UK. 
• Previous experience of managing services that work directly with children and families in a social care, health or community setting. 
• Good working knowledge of child protection best practice, identifying risk and how to initiate child protection interventions. 

We are committed to play our part in creating and fostering a society that promotes mutual respect and that truly values individuality and difference. All our candidates are considered fairly based on their merit, competence and performance and are always keen to hear from talented people from a diverse background. 

To discuss this role further, please contact Kirsty Aitken – Assistant Director on Kirsty.Aitken@NSPCC.org.uk