Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council Policy.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with considerable experience of working within a children and families setting. You will also have skills, or show potential ability, in leadership and management and will be willing to take on the challenge of managing all aspects of the Fieldwork Service within the Children and Families Service.
You will provide leadership and ongoing management support across the full range of the Children and Families Service and will be responsible to the Head of Children, Families and Justice Services. This is a significant role within the Children, Families and Justice management team structure.
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 Social Work services in Orkney.
We are seeking someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills who has the ability to manage change and can evidence managing multidisciplinary teams. You will demonstrate a record of success in the delivery of organisational change and partnership working.
You should hold a degree or other qualification accepted by the Scottish Social Services Council to enable registration as a Social Worker in Scotland, and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council. In addition, you must evidence over 5 years previous relevant experience.
This post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults and children.
You must be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
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