Team Manager - OIC - ABS45969

Aberdeenshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a candidate to manage the operational delivery of a residential service for Looked After Children. The successful applicant will oversee a team to ensure quality service provision and continuous improvement. This role also requires commitment to regulatory standards and completion of pre-employment checks. The position will involve interviews over two days with the first day focusing on group exercises.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage a team of professional and support staff.
• Experience in regulated work with children and/or protected adults.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a residential service.
• Ensure quality service delivery and team management.
• Conduct interviews and engage in pre-employment checks.

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the operational delivery of a residential service to Looked After Children through the day to day management of a team of professional and support staff.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Interviews will take place over 2 days. Day 1 (06/01/2025) will be a group exercise and an inbox exercise and Day 2 (07/01/2025) will be a panel interview.

Informal Enquires to Katherine Irvine - 01467 535413

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.