G4 Operations Manager

South-Lanarkshire-Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Salary Sacrifice AVC scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10)

Sick pay

Family friendly policies - flexible Wf

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council in Hamilton is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the Adult & Older People Social Work team on a permanent basis. You will line manage frontline staff, oversee statutory work, and report to the Fieldwork Manager while collaborating with other teams locally.

The role requires knowledge of Self Directed Support and Assessment and Care Management, with at least two years’ experience in the field. Flexible recruitment checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with at least two years' experience.
• Knowledge of Self Directed Support and Assessment and Care Management processes.
• PVG Scheme required and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Line manage frontline staff to undertake assessment and care management.
• Oversee statutory work under Adults with Incapacity and Adult Support and Protection.
• Report to the Fieldwork Manager and coordinate with other teams.
• Collaborate with other Operations Managers in the locality.
• Demonstrate ability to make decisions and communicate them to staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Council Officer

Job description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by6 September 2026 at 11:55pm.

Location: Brandon Gate, Hamilton
Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 8.45am - 4.45pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £54,783 - £59,911

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager Post within the Hamilton Adult & Older People Social Work team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for line managing front line staff to undertake assessment and care management responsibilities, as well as overseeing statutory work under statutory legislation such as Adults with Incapacity and Adult Support and Protection.

This is a key leadership role, and you will be responsible for the management and delivery of the service and will report directly to the Fieldwork Manager.

You will be working collaboratively alongside other Operations Managers as well as with other teams within the locality. The role requires a background knowledge and understanding of Self Directed Support and Assessment and Care Management processes.

You will be able to demonstrate an ability to make decisions and communicate them to a range of staff and other stakeholders.

Applicants must be a qualified Social Worker and Council Officer, with at least two years’ experience within the role. They must also have a knowledge and understanding of Assessment, Self-Directed Support, Risk assessment, discharge coordination and must demonstrate the ability to manage staff.

Preferred candidates identified after theselection eventprocess will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, toensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

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

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunitiesand Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile

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
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• 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 discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)