Depute Chief Officer (Operations and Governance / Chief Social Work Officer)
Contract Status: Permanent
GCC Salary: Grade 12 LDR4b, £120,128.40 - £132,725.93, Hours per week: 35
NHS Salary: Grade Band 9, £122,736 - £128,051, Hours per week: 37
Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to the pivotal role of Depute Chief Officer - Operations and Governance / Chief Social Work Officer. This is a unique opportunity to join the Executive Management Team and play a central role in shaping the future of integrated health and social care services across the city.
As Depute Chief Officer - Operations and Governance / Chief Social Work Officer, you will be accountable to the Chief Officer and the Integration Joint Board (IJB) for the strategic leadership, planning, and delivery of a wide portfolio of services, including Adult Services, Children's Services, Older People's Services, and Care Services. You will lead on policy development, service transformation, and operational excellence, ensuring that services are responsive, effective, and aligned with the HSCP's strategic objectives.
In your statutory capacity as Chief Social Work Officer, you will provide professional advice to the local authority and the IJB, ensuring the delivery of high-quality social work services. You will be expected to empower senior managers, uphold professional standards, and offer critical insight on governance, risk, and performance.
The successful candidate will be a professionally qualified Social Worker, registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), with extensive experience in social work practice and senior leadership. You will demonstrate a deep understanding of statutory responsibilities, a strong track record in managing change, and the ability to influence and collaborate across complex organisational landscapes.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential on taking up appointment.