SWRK 2351 - G4 Operations Manager (608124) - 2351-417132137

ZipRecruiter; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Hamilton is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee children's services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in statutory settings, a relevant social work qualification, and a passion for promoting team well-being. The role offers a supportive environment with clear career progression and flexible working opportunities. Salary ranges from £52,922 to £57,885.

Benefits

Award-winning local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice shared cost AVC options

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Physiotherapy services

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a statutory setting with children and families.
• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality supervision to team members.
• Promote a culture of well-being within the team.
• Enhance skills and innovate solutions in social work.

Skills

Experience in working with children and families

Knowledge of relevant policies and legislation

Risk assessment and management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work or recognized qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has opened up in the Hamilton (Blantyre) Children’s Services Locality for an Operations Manager role. We offer a great environment in which to work with clear career progression, an emphasis on promoting team members' health and well-being, and opportunities for flexible working.

We have a visible and accessible management team who pride themselves on offering quality monthly supervision through reflective, open, and strengths-based support.

We are passionate about social work and take pride in our profession. We promote a culture that puts people at the heart of everything we do. Practitioners are encouraged to enhance their skills, innovate to find solutions, and continually develop as professionals.

Requirements and Qualifications

To apply for this post, you will need to have extensive experience in working with children and families in a statutory setting. You will have knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, and guidance together with an ability to assess and manage risk. You must have a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW or other recognised Social Work Qualification. You must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Details

Hours: 35 per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £52,922 - £57,885

View the Operations Manager job profile and related information at the linked document.

Application process

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

• Please study the job profile and detail the knowledge, skills and experience you hold that would make you a suitable candidate for this post.
• Explain your experience of assessing needs and risks, please comment on legislation underpinning your practice?
• Explain how you prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands. Can you give an example of this within a previous role?
• Explain your understanding of partnership working and provide an example where you worked as part of a wider team delivering both individual and partnership outcomes.

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

Note: We do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

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

Legislative Information

This post is exempted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. It is a Regulated Role working with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. PVG scheme requirements apply.

Candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment. Please refer to the disclosures information for further details.

Benefits

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

• Enrolment in award-winning local government pension scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme options
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including cinema discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet minimum requirements.

Foreign police checks: Candidates may need to provide foreign police checks for periods living or working abroad.