Integrated Service Co-ordinator (Temporary) - REQ06377 - 483983

North Lanarkshire Council; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days annual leave

Learning and development

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council in Coatbridge seeks a motivated leader to head our integrated day service team for older people. You will coordinate day services and opportunities in the community and manage a dedicated team delivering an integrated health and social care day service.

Applicants should hold a professional social work qualification or equivalent (e.g. Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, RGN, RMN, AHP or SVQ Level IV) with significant managerial and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage integrated day services for older people.
• Demonstrate supervisory and managerial experience in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Lead our integrated day service team based in Coatbridge.
• Coordinate day services and opportunities to promote independent living for older people.
• Manage a team delivering an integrated health and social care day service.

Education

Diploma in Social Work or equivalent (CQSW, RGN, RMN, AHP or SVQ Level IV)

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC13 £59,548 - £65,012

We are currently recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic individual to lead our integrated day service team based in Coatbridge.

This role involves co-ordinating day services and opportunities for older people in the community, helping to promote an environment which enables people to maximise their potential for independent living. If successful, you will manage a team who are dedicated and focussed on delivering a fully integrated health and social care day service.

To apply for this position, you should hold a professional qualification in social work or associated field i.e. Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, RGN, RMN, AHP or SVQ Level IV combined with significant experience of working with older people in a managerial role and supervisory experience are essential. A good knowledge of developing alternative community support options would be desirable.

We would especially welcome applications from people with a background working in both health and social work settings and can demonstrate they have knowledge and understanding of current local and national policies relating to the development and provision of services for older people. A formal management qualification, or the commitment to work towards one is a requirement of this post.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role and you must be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

This post is temporary for twelve months.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention's Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.