Service Manager (Social Care) - ORK09490

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking a Service Manager (Social Care) to oversee social care service provision. The successful candidate will provide leadership, support staff development, and manage multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of quality services within the community. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary, with relocation expenses covered.

Benefits

Eligibility for Local Government Pension Scheme

Interview and relocation expenses paid

Qualifications

• Experience working within the Public Sector.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience or specific qualifications.
• Registered Nurses, AHP's or Social Workers with registration are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across social care services.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and drive change.
• Develop staff to deliver high standard services.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

SCQF level 8/9 qualification (SVQ4, HND, General Degree or equivalent)

Job description

Advert

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Health and Community Care

Service Manager (Social Care)

35 hours per week

Permanent

£65,508 - £72,315 / £35.90 - £39.63 per hour (including a temporary market supplement for the first three years, and Distant Islands Allowance)

£58,518 - £63,756 / £32.07 - £34.94 per hour (after the first 3 years, including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are seeking to appoint an individual to the post of Service Manager (Social Care) within Orkney Health and Care.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with considerable experience of working within the Public Sector. You will also have skills and demonstrate ability in leadership and management and will be willing to take on the challenge of managing all aspects of social care service provision.

You will provide leadership and ongoing management support across the full range of social care services and will be responsible to the Head of Health and Community Care. This is a significant role within the Orkney Health and Care management team structures.

You will be an inspiring people manager and create an environment where staff are highly engaged and energised and encourage a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

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 Health and Care services within the Health and Social Care Partnership. We are seeking someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills who has the ability to manage change and can demonstrate evidence of managing multidisciplinary teams. You will demonstrate a record of success in the delivery of organisational change and partnership working.

Applicants should hold a qualification at SCQF level 8/9 (i.e., SVQ4, HND, General Degree or equivalent), or, where this essential qualification is not held, have a minimum of 5 years previous relevant experience. Applications from fully qualified Registered Nurses, AHP's or Social Workers holding registration with NMC, HCPC or SSSC, accordingly, and with over 5 years previous relevant experience are also welcome.

Orkney is the second most northerly of the island areas, with 17 inhabited islands. Although geographically remote, Orkney is easily accessible by air or boat and has a cosmopolitan community with immense historical and cultural impact. From food to sports, music to technology, Orkney has a reputation for excellence. Scotland's smallest local authority enjoys unique opportunities for collaboration with partner agencies.

The postholder will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme which is a career average revalued earnings (CARE) defined benefit scheme.

You should 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 Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

For further information please contact Lynda Bradford, Head of Health and Community Care, on 01856 873535 extension 2601 or email: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 20 July 2025

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.