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Ref no:
ORK06819
Published:
10/03/2023
Closes:
23/04/2023
Location:
Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY
Salary:
£53,200 - £57,963 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Advert

 

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Service Manager (Children and Families Fieldwork)

35 hours per week
Permanent
£53,200 - £57,963 (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are seeking to appoint an individual to the post of Service Manager (Children and Families Fieldwork) within Orkney Health and Care.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with considerable experience of working within a children and families setting. You will also have skills, or show potential ability, in leadership and management and will be willing to take on the challenge of managing all aspects of the Fieldwork Service within the Children and Families service.

You will provide leadership and ongoing management support across the full range of the Children and Families service and will be responsible to the Head of Children, Families and Justice Services. This is a significant role within the Children, Families and Justice management team structures.

In addition, the Service Manager will have the ability to support and develop staff to ensure services are delivered to the highest standard and will be a key contributor to the broader development of Social Work services in Orkney.

We are seeking someone with strong communication an interpersonal skills who has the ability to manage change and can evidence managing multidisciplinary teams. You will demonstrate a record of success in the delivery of organisational change and partnership working, will be qualified in Social Work (degree, post graduate diploma or equivalent) and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults and children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Stephen Brown, Chief Officer, Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership, on 01856 873535 extension 2601 or email: stephen.brown3@nhs.scot

Closing date: Sunday 23 April 2023.

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post in accordance with Council Policy.

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