Strategic Fieldwork Manager – Care for Young People (Flexible)

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 68,000; 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)

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a temporary Fieldwork Manager in Hamilton to provide strategic leadership for Care-experienced young people. The post requires prior line management, and responsibility for internal residential care and oversight of external residential provision.

It supports the Council’s Promise and Close to Home strategy and operates within a 23-month contract. Applicants should demonstrate strategic thinking, leadership capability, and commitment to safeguarding while

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic managerial oversight
• Experience leading on residential and external care services
• Ability to work as part of a Children’s management team

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic managerial oversight for key Care experience areas for Young People
• Lead on strategic management of Internal and external residential care services
• Be part of the Children’s management team to deliver the Promise and Close to Home approach

Skills

Strategic leadership

Line management experience

Care-experienced young people

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a temporary Fieldwork Manager in Hamilton to provide strategic leadership for Care-experienced young people. The post requires prior line management, and responsibility for internal residential care and oversight of external residential provision.

It supports the Council’s Promise and Close to Home strategy and operates within a 23-month contract. Applicants should demonstrate strategic thinking, leadership capability, and commitment to safeguarding while