Team Manager – Adult Social Work (Learning Disability Team) – EAL10920

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Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay:

£27.88 - £31.39

Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00 (flexi time is applicable) To start:

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We are looking for an experienced Team Manager to work in our Learning Disability Social Work Team. The Social Work Team is part of the Learning Disability Services in East Lothian, including the Community Learning Disability Team and Adult Community Resources. We are proud of the integrated services that we provide to adults with a learning disability in East Lothian.

Contact:

For more information about how our service operates, please get in touch with Shannon Leslie, Service Manager, at 0797193982.

Interviews:

Interviews will take place on 20th February.

Home Working Consideration:

Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required. Job Details

To assist in the management of the Adult Learning Disability Social Work service, providing a responsive and needs-led social work service throughout East Lothian in accordance with relevant legislation, national standards, the Partnerships Strategic priorities, 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 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.

Post Graduate Certificate of Advanced Professional Studies (Mental Health Officer Award) or equivalent. Driving Licence:

A full current driving licence is desirable for this post. PVG Membership:

This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

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 outwith the UK in the last 5 years, 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:

East Lothian Council Employment Information .

If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post, please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link:

Contact MyJobScotland Support .

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

We do not accept CVs (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the online 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.

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