SWRK 5944 - G4 Operations Manager C&J (609103)

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)

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council invites applications for an Operations Manager in the Children’s Locality team, based in Hamilton/Larkhall. The role oversees service delivery, staff management and development, with direct line management of Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Family Support Workers.

A focus on reflective supervision and strengths-based support is essential. The position offers a fixed-hours week, permanent contract, and a salary in the £54,783–£59,911 range, with a robust

Responsibilities

• Lead the locality's service delivery and development
• Direct line management of Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Family Support Workers
• Provide monthly supervision in a reflective, strengths-based manner
• Report to the Fieldwork Manager and contribute to the job profile

Job description

Job Description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 11 November 2026 at 11:55pm.

Location: Brandon Gate, Hamilton

Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

Salary / Hourly Rate: £54,783 - £59,911

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our children's locality team in Hamilton/Larkhall for an Operations Manager.

The Operations Manager will undertake a key leadership role, being responsible for the management, delivery, and development of service within the locality. We have a visible and accessible management team who pride themselves on offering quality monthly supervision through reflective, open, and strengths-based support

We are passionate about social work and take pride in our profession. We promote a culture that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

The Operations Manager will have direct line management responsibility for Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Family Support Workers.

The Operations Manager will report directly to the Fieldwork Manager. Further information on roles and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Profile.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, motivated manager or experienced Social Worker/Senior Practitioner.

View the Operations Manager job profile.

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 Children, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

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 Opportunities and 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)

About Us

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• People - skills, learning and employability
• Place - physical infrastructure and place
• Business - business development and growth