FCR 4145 Head of Social Care (Adult & Older People)

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Sunday 10 May 2026 at 11:55pm.

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process.   You are required to answer specific questions (detailed below) please ensure that you submit these on a separate word document and upload this under supporting documents.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.

Permanent: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, and Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton

Salary: £120,042 - £124,823
 

This is a rare opportunity to join the leadership team at one of Scotland’s biggest and most progressive local authorities. South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action which is designed to improve the lives and life prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire.

In Social Work Resources we are committed to delivering personalised services which focus on positive outcomes and places service users, relatives and carers at the centre of the process.

We require an exceptional Head of Social Care to continue our commitment to transform and develop services to meet the current and future needs, expectations and preferences of our adult and older people. 

We would welcome applications from high calibre individuals who can communicate a clear vision for the future, deliver results and set high quality standards.

A degree in Social Work is essential and a degree level qualification in management would be preferred. The successful applicant must be registered or gain registration with SSSC prior to taking up post and must hold or be working towards a Postgraduate Diploma in CSWO.

In addition to a challenging role with plenty of scope to make an impact and advance your achievements, we can promise you an excellent benefits package that includes a career average pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and flexible working initiatives.

View the Head of Social Care (Adults and Older People) Job Profile

View the Head of Social Care (Adults and Older People) Recruitment Pack

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents

1. Provide an example of when you have led multi-functional teams to design and deliver a significant service improvement or transformation. Please outline your role, the scale and complexity of the challenge, and the measurable outcomes achieved.
2. Please provide examples of how you have ensured effective service delivery within a complex legislative and regulatory framework. Outline your approach to governance, risk management and compliance.
3. Describe the main achievements of your career to date and explain how your experience and knowledge will equip you to lead and deliver a vision for excellence within the Health and Social Care Partnership.

Please apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post has been politically restricted in terms of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.

This post is excepted in terms of Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is exceT                This post is considered a Regulated Role with children and adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and adults.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in an award-winning local government pension scheme (LGPS)
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme, if you are a member of the LGPS
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Up to 10 days Public holiday entitlement
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• A range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
• Occupational sick pay

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CV's, to be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  

All CV 's will be disregarded.