Social Work Team Manager

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership 

Closing Date: Friday 27th December 2024

An opportunity has arisen, due to internal promotion of the previous post holder, to lead and manage, alongside colleagues, the Children and Families team in the town of Oban.  The post offers a broad range of children and families work, from early support, through child protection, statutory work with care experienced children and young people, through to managing the processes leading to adoption.

In addition to the Oban and Lorne areas, the team provides services to many of Argyll’s inhabited islands, offering diverse learning opportunities for managers looking to further enhance their skills and knowledge in a remote rural/island setting. The role includes participation in our out of hour’s service which provides the unique opportunity to develop skills and knowledge of the range of all social services across the whole age and ability ranges.

If you are already an experienced manager, or a social worker with four years’ experience in a children and families setting who is looking to pursue a career in managing children’s services, we would like to discuss this opportunity with you.

Argyll and Bute promotes flexible working where this is compatible with service provision. A relocation package is available if required.

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. 
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children and adults.  
• 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

Alan Chapman - Service Manager

Telephone Number: 01631 572911

Email: Alan.Chapman@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