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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Children, Families and Justice
Service Manager (Children and Families Authority Wide Service)
35 hours per week Permanent £58,518 - £63,756 / £32.07 - £34.94 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
We are seeking to appoint an individual to the post of Service Manager (Children and Families Authority Wide Services) 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 Authority Wide 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 structure.
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 and 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.
You should hold a degree or other qualification accepted by the Scottish Social Services Council to enable registration as a Social Worker in Scotland and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council. Additionally, you must evidence over 5 years previous relevant experience.
You must 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 Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults and children.
For further information please contact Darren Morrow, Head of Children, Families and Justice Services and Chief Social Work Officer on 01856 873535, extension 2601, or by email: Darren.Morrow@orkney.gov.uk .
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 2 February 2025
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council Policy.
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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Children, Families and Justice
Service Manager (Children and Families Authority Wide Service)
35 hours per week Permanent £58,518 - £63,756 / £32.07 - £34.94 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
We are seeking to appoint an individual to the post of Service Manager (Children and Families Authority Wide Services) 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 Authority Wide 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 structure.
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 and 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.
You should hold a degree or other qualification accepted by the Scottish Social Services Council to enable registration as a Social Worker in Scotland and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council. Additionally, you must evidence over 5 years previous relevant experience.
You must 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 Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults and children.
For further information please contact Darren Morrow, Head of Children, Families and Justice Services and Chief Social Work Officer on 01856 873535, extension 2601, or by email: Darren.Morrow@orkney.gov.uk .
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 2 February 2025
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council Policy.
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