SLA12581 - Operations Manager

Job Description

Social Work Resources

Location: Cambuslang Local Social Work Office

Hours: 35 hours per week

Permanent

Are you an experienced and motivated manager who can lead and support service delivery and provide high quality support and supervision to a team of various professionals?

We have an opportunity for you to join us to work as part of a team managing the Adult Services assessment and care management operations within the Rutherglen and Cambuslang Locality.

You should an experienced senior practitioner or an existing manager who wishes to extend their knowledge and experience. As Operational Manager you will deliver a quality service, while ensuring effective use of resources are maintained and within approved budgets. Regular supervision is provided by the Fieldwork Manager and full support will be offered to the successful candidate by the Adult and Older People's Services Management Team.

You must be registered with Scottish Social Services Council and hold a Degree in Social Work qualification or equivalent.
This post is accepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal records check provided by Disclosure Scotland.

Requirements

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

The Individual

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please Apply online

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