Childrens Services Worker

Highland Council; Tain; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Scotland is seeking a Childrens Services Worker in Tain to provide early intervention services in accordance with established practices and legislation. The role, which is permanent and full-time (35 hours per week), requires a commitment to child care standards and involves collaboration with management. Candidates should be prepared for an Overseas Criminal Record Check if applicable. The salary ranges from £28,665 to £31,376 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in early intervention services and child care practice.
• Understanding of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and related guidance.
• Ability to work collaboratively under direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention services as per company policy.
• Ensure compliance with Highland Council Policy and professional standards.
• Report to nominated manager regarding service implementation.

Job description

# Childrens Services Worker, TainRef no:: HGH20139Published:: 13/01/2026Closes:: 26/01/2026Location:: Tain Royal Academy, Scotsburn Road, Tain, IV19 1PSSalary:: £28,665 - £31,376 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job Description**Post Title:** Childrens Services Worker **Location**: Tain **Hours**: 35 hours per week **Duration**: Permanent **Salary**: £28,665 - £31,376 p.a. Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. **Contact** **Person**: Gail Nichol-Andrews Email: [e-mail] **Job** **Purpose**: To provide early intervention services under the direction of nominated manager(s) in accordance with:* Highland Children’s Service Practice Guidance* The Children (Scotland) Act 1995* Professional standards of child care practice* Highland Council PolicyPlease **APPLY** **ONLINE**. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.Please find the Job Description below.The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.**As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.****Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.**## Requirements**This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:*** **You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.*** **You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.****Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs**## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement