Team Leader - Isleshavn Care Services

Shetland Islands Council; Mid Yell; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a Team Leader – Locality Manager Community Care to manage local community care resources and ensure effective service delivery. This permanent, full-time position at Isleshavn Care Centre requires experience in community care management, with responsibilities including advising on service planning and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. A relocation package is available, with flexible working arrangements considered.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance

Relocation package

Interview expense reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in community care management.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and relevant policies.
• Ability to provide professional advice to management.

Responsibilities

• Manage locality-based community care resources.
• Ensure effective delivery of services for adults.
• Assist in setting strategic objectives and priorities.

Job description

Location: Isleshavn Care Centre, Mid Yell, Yell, ZE2 9BT

Salary: £51,530.94 - £53,326.45 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Role Overview

The Team Leader – Locality Manager Community Care reports to the Executive Manager - Community Care Resources and is part of the service management team. The role involves providing information and advice to support service and directorate decision-making, and assisting Elected Members in setting the Council’s strategic objectives and priorities.

Responsibilities include managing locality-based community care resources and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services, including residential and support services for adults, in line with the Council’s values, objectives, targets, and statutory obligations.

Provide professional advice to the Executive Manager regarding the development, planning, and delivery of services to ensure statutory requirements are met and relevant policies are implemented.

Further details are available in the Job Profile, Person Specification, and Conditions of Service Summary attached below.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is L.
• The salary includes a Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata).
• This is a permanent, full-time position for 37 hours per week, 52.18 weeks annually.
• Preferred candidates will need to join or update their membership with the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to employment.
• The successful candidate must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) upon starting.
• A relocation package is available for this post.
• Interview expenses within the UK will be reimbursed.
• Flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

Applicants must provide the names of two referees not related to them during the application process.

This position is based at Isleshavn Care Centre, Mid Yell, Yell, Shetland.

For further details, contact: Heidi Wharton-Baum, Executive Manager, at 07554 117340 or [e-mail]

If you have a disability preventing online application, please call 01595 744032.

About Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles, known for its natural beauty, wildlife, rich culture, and vibrant communities. It offers a thriving economy and a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities, excellent schools, and stunning landscapes.