SWRK 2351 - G4 Operations Manager (608124) - 2351-417132137
Job Description
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS."
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An exciting opportunity has opened up in the Hamilton (Blantyre) Children’s Services Locality for an Operations Manager role. We offer a great environment in which to work with clear career progression, an emphasis on promoting team members' health and well-being, and opportunities for flexible working.
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We have a visible and accessible management team who pride themselves on offering quality monthly supervision through reflective, open, and strengths-based support
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We are passionate about social work and take pride in our profession. We promote a culture that puts people at the heart of everything we do. Practitioners are encouraged to enhance their skills, innovate to find solutions, and continually develop as professionals.
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To apply for this post, you will need to have extensive experience in working with children and families in a statutory setting. You will have knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, and guidance together with an ability to assess and manage risk. You must have a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW or other recognised Social Work Qualification. You must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
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Hours: 35 per week
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Vacancy: Permanent
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Salary: £52,922 - £57,885
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View the Operations">https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/17259/swrk_-_operati… Manager job profile
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When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following as:
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- Please study the job profile and detail the knowledge, skills and experience you hold that would make you a suitable candidate for this post.
- Explain your experience of assessing needs and risks, please comment on legislation underpinning your practice?
- Explain how you prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands. Can you give an example of this within a previous role?
- Explain your understanding of partnership working and provide an example where you worked as part of a wider team delivering both individual and partnership outcomes.
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Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
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\nPlease note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
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candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
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Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
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Legislative Information
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This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
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This post is considered a Regulated Role working with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
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candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
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Please refer to https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.di…; style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;">http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
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\nAs an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
\n• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
\n• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
\n• Up to 33 days annual leave
\n• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
\n• Occupational sick pay
\n• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
\n• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
\n• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
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Foreign Police Check
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Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
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Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
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South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
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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.
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