Overview
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. We have a visible and accessible management team who pride themselves on offering quality monthly supervision through reflective, open, and strengths-based support. 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.
Hours: 35 per week
Vacancy: Permanent
Salary: £52,922 - £57,885
View the Operations Manager job profile for more details.
Responsibilities
* Work with children and families in a statutory setting, applying knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, and guidance.
* Assess and manage risk within practice settings.
* Provide supervision and contribute to a reflective, strengths-based team environment.
Qualifications
* Degree in Social Work, Dip SW or other recognised Social Work Qualification.
* Must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Application process
* Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplaces and complete skills and qualifications either via the Me tab on Fusion prior to starting the application form or by clicking the link in the Review Skills and Qualifications section of the form.
* Apply online – all correspondence will be via your email address.
* Note: we do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, upload this under supporting documents.
Important compliance and expectations
* Preferred candidates identified after the selection event may be required to assist recruitment checks to ensure timely completion. If checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may be withdrawn from the position.
* Canvassing of elected members or employees directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment shall disqualify the applicant.
* This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is a Regulated Role working with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. PVG Scheme checks may be required prior to a formal offer.
Legislative and equality information
* This post is considered a Regulated Role working with Children; it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
* South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements.
* South Lanarkshire Council supports the Armed Forces Community Covenant and guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the minimum requirements.
Benefits
* Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme; options to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
* Up to 33 days annual leave plus public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
* Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies (flexible working and enhanced leave).
* Employee discounts and a range of wellbeing supports (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program).
Foreign police checks – Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for periods living or working abroad.
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