SWRK 781 - Operations Manager (Continuing Care) - (608166)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for one Operations Managers to join our young person’s service which supports young people between the ages of 14 and 26 years. Young people supported by this service are in receipt of throughcare and aftercare and/or are experiencing other adolescent challenges such as coming into conflict with the law. This is an exciting time to be joining the team, and the role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of this evolving service and to help keep the PROMISE for young people. 

What Will you be doing?

The role requires you to support the successful implementation of this new service as well as having the commitment and drive to improve outcomes for young people. You will successfully work in partnership with other agencies to ensure you Get it Right for our Young People. You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of social workers, senior practitioners and PROMISE leads. The Operations Manager will support young people who may be impacted by the Care and Justice (Scotland)Act 2024 and may be in need of formal care and protection measures.

About You

The successful candidate should be registered with the SSSC and have an interest and commitment to working with adolescents and young people. Experience of managing and leading teams including the provision of supervision and management of performance. The candidate will also be innovative and committed to driving forward the implementation of  a new service. The candidate will also be a committed team player who is enthusiastic about leading the service as well as working collaboratively with other social work leaders and partner agencies. 

Hours: 35 per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £50,878.21 - £55,659.45

View the Operations Manager (Children and Justice) job profile

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Please explain what has interested you in applying for this particular Operations Manager role?
• Your ability to operate within a fast-paced environment with competing demands. 
• Your ability to promote a positive culture within a team.
• Your experience of working collaboratively with others to improve a service. 

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

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

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
 

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant.  Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.