Adult Services Manager

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire HSCP seeks an Adult Services Manager to support leadership in delivering high-quality services for adults and older people. The role involves strategic planning, compliance oversight, and leading multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates must have a degree in Social Work and relevant experience in service management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering high-quality services.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and budgets.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic planning and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support the HSCP Chief Officer and Operational Heads of Service.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory standards.
• Provide leadership and supervision to managers in Social Work.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Networking

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Advert

An opportunity has arisen within Renfrewshire HSCP for an Adult Services Manager to support the HSCP Chief Officer and Operational Heads of Service.

Renfrewshire HSCP has a reputation for ambition and delivery of high-quality service provision. You will be joining us at a particularly exciting time as we renew and develop our services to meet the current and changing needs of adults and older people in Renfrewshire. This role will give you the opportunity to be part of something special and to leave a lasting legacy.

The successful postholder will support the HSCP Chief Officer and Operational Heads of Service to ensure that Social Work and Social Care practice complies with appropriate legislative and regulatory standards. The postholder will provide professional leadership and supervision to managers responsible for Social Work and Social Care functions, as well as being involved in strategic planning, the commissioning cycle, and change management processes.

This position is suitable for someone with proven experience in delivering safe, effective, high-quality services while managing increasing service demands in a rapidly changing environment. Applicants should have experience managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams, budget management, and working collaboratively with colleagues and partners to optimize resources for better outcomes. Experience at a senior level in leading and managing staff and resources within Social Work and Social Care Services is essential. Additionally, demonstrable experience in strategic planning, challenging existing practices, and leading service improvements in partnership with other agencies is required.

It is essential that candidates are educated to degree level and hold an appropriate professional qualification in Social Work, such as CQSW, Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary for effective decision-making and managing competing demands. Effective networking, communication, and influencing skills are also important. The ability to think innovatively and challenge complex situations is highly valued.

Registration with SSSC is mandatory.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of which will depend on the duties of the post. For more information, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Important Dates

• Advert Closes: Sunday 8 June 2025
• Assessment Centre: Monday 30 June 2025
• Interview Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025