Area and Depute Area Convener sought for Highland and Moray

Children’s Hearings Scotland is looking to appoint an Area and Depute Area Convener for Highland and Moray to lead the new Area Support Teams that will support Children’s Panel Members in their local area.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to and understanding of, the ethos, values and principles of the Children’s Hearings System Scotland’s unique system of care and justice for children and young people. They should also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of panel members who are the decision makers within the system, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work effectively as part of a team.

A spokesman from Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS), which  was established by the 2011 Act to support members of the national Children’s Panel and their National Convener, said: “Our vision is of a Children’s Hearings System where everyone works together, making sure that all children and young people are heard, respected, valued, cared for and protected. If you share our vision and apply, you will be making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people.”

The positions of Area and Depute Area Convener are voluntary but all reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
The closing date is Friday 7 December. The application pack is available from CHS by contacting Shy on 0131 244 3696 or via Shyamali.das-bharadwa@chs.gsi.gov.uk. Interviews will take place on 13 and 14 December 2012.

Further information is available on  www.chscotland.org.uk