Job Purpose:
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Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full Time
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30, and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £31, per annum / £17.31 per hour)
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.
About the Role:
To lead on the strategic and operational delivery of Adult Social Work and Adult Social Care across the Health & Social Care Partnership. To take responsibility for the discharge of Social Work statutory duties including duties in relation to Adult Support and Protection. To lead, support and advise on the professional and clinical delivery of social work across all operational services within the IJB.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Qualified Social Worker
Extensive experience at senior management level
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject
Evidence of continued professional development
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme or willingness to join
Registration with SSSC
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
Skills & Experience in:
Considerable senior management experience in operational social work
Ability to lead and motivate staff and to manage resources effectively
Complex budget management knowledge and competence, including financial resource planning and deployment and contingency planning
Innovative use of locality assets/resources
Ability to lead and motivate multi-sector and community partnerships
Experience in leading and delivering complex change
Proven interpersonal and negotiating skills
Excellent communication skills
IT literacy
Understanding of:
Clinical and professional role of social work services
Leading and empowering staff within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team
Considerable knowledge and competence in ensuring standards of clinical & care
governance, and their application, are well understood and adhered to within their
jurisdiction
Breadth of understanding/experience in managing and delivering complex service
provision and redesign
Competence in understanding and working within a democratic system of governance
In depth knowledge of legislation and policy
Working under pressure and to tight deadlines
Commitment to:
The integration of health and social care
The vision, values, aims and priorities of Aberdeen City IJB
The Local Outcome Improvement Plan
The principles and aims of Aberdeen City Council
About Us
Please see the Job Profile for further details.
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Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:
1. have a disability as defined by the Equality Act (all jobs)
2. looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
3. are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
4. have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
5. are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.