Service Manager - Adult Statutory Services

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £34.83 - £39.21

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and ambitious Social Work Service Manager to lead high-performing teams, shape strategic priorities, and drive excellence across our social work services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in delivering meaningful outcomes for people, families, and communities.

As a pivotal member of our leadership team, you will influence the future direction of services, lead transformation and improvement programmes, and ensure the highest standards of professional practice. Working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders, you'll combine strategic vision with operational expertise to deliver innovative, person-centred services that make a real difference.

You'll bring:
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Excellent communication, influencing and partnership-working abilities
• Extensive knowledge of social work legislation, governance and professional standards
• A track record of driving improvement, managing change and delivering results

In return, you'll have the opportunity to:
• Shape and influence strategic service development
• Lead and support skilled, committed social work teams
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals, families and communities

If you're a forward-thinking leader with the passion, vision and determination to deliver outstanding social work services, we'd love to hear from you.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

Please Note:
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

Job Details

To assist in the management of the Statutory Social Work Service providing a responsive and needs led social work service throughout East Lothian in accordance with relevant legislation, national standards, Council policies and plans with a commitment to achieve best value

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Degree in Social Work (or other recognised Social Work Qualification, i.e. CQSW, Dip SW, CCETSW) or equivalent level of qualification in Occupational Therapy.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence and/or access to a vehicle are desirable for this post

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.