# Senior Team Leader - Community Care ResourcesRef no:: SIC08368Published:: 04/11/2025Closes:: 17/11/2025Location:: Grantfield, Lerwick, ZE1 0NTSalary:: £55,643.24 - £58,017.96 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per week## Advertisement DetailsThe Senior Team Leader – Community Care Resources reports to the Executive Manager – Community Care Resources and is a member of both the extended Corporate Management Team of the Council and the Directorate Management Team.Manage an efficient and effective Community Care Resources Service in accordance with the Council’s values, objectives, targets and statutory obligations. This includes the following functions: care at home including the intensive support service, residential care, respite care, day services, supported accommodation, re-ablement and palliative care.Provide professional advice to the Executive Manager with respect to the operational development, planning and delivery of the Community Care Resource Services to ensure the Council fulfils all statutory requirements and implements policies in respect of Community Care Resources servicesMore detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.Please follow the link(s) below for further information -## Additional Information* The grade of this post is M* Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)* Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year* Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made* Politically Restricted Post - this post is designated under the terms of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, and the postholder is restricted as to the undertaking of political activity* **A relocation package does apply to this post*** **We will pay interview expenses from within the UK*** We are happy to talk flexible workingDuring the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.This post is based at Grantfield, Lerwick, Shetland.**For further details relating to this post, please contact: Heidi Wharton-Baum, Executive Manager on 07554 117340 or e-mail heidi.wharton-baum@shetland.gov.uk**If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032*.***Information about Shetland**Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.Find out more about:Living and working in Shetland:The Shetland Islands Council:## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement
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