Senior Manager and Professional Lead (Children’s Social Work Resources)
- Location:
- Negotiable in Argyll and Bute, PA31 8RT
- Salary:
- £67,047 - £69,127 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
Service: Health and Social Care Partnership
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th September 2024
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Social Work professional to significantly impact the development of resources for children and young people in Argyll and Bute. Moving us increasingly towards early intervention and prevention as we progress towards meeting the Promise. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to work through individual planning and strategic developments. The post holder will be responsible for leading a review of the ‘models of care’.
Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.
Applicants should note that:-
- Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
- This post is not suitable for job share.
- The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
- This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with both.
- You will be required to participate in standby or other out of hour's service arrangements, as appropriate.
- This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is
David Gibson - Head of Children, Families & Justice
Telephone Number: 01586559071
Email: David.gibson@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy