Locality Manager; Temporary - REQ

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12 - £50,669 - £56,329

based within wishaw locality support services you will offer a service that is personalised, stimulating and flexible, providing a range of opportunities for people with disabilities and long term health conditions, regardless of levels of need.

the service you provide will be informed by each individual's personal outcome plan, constructed with the fullest possible participation of the person concerned, their carer(s), and the people who are important figures in their life. The success of the service will be measured in terms of defined quality of life outcomes

you will assume management responsibility for the service budget and all other resources and you will also lead, motivate and supervise staff according to the policies and procedures of the service.

you will ensure best value in all day opportunity services by assuming a lead role in developing service specifications, monitoring performance, reporting on outcomes, ensuring service development plans are in place and producing reports.

a diploma in social work or svq4 in health & social care or equivalent together with a willingness to undertake the registered managers qualification if not already completed is essential.

significant experience of working in the delivery of services which support adults with a disability to live full and active lives in the community and experience of working with partner organisations is essential as is experience of managing staff and budgets.

detailed knowledge of person centred approaches and experience of assessing and managing risk in inclusive settings is desirable.

you will require to become a protecting vulnerable groups (pvg) scheme member prior to commencing in this role and you must be registered or eligible for registration with the scottish social services council (sssc).

this post is temporary for 12 months.

working here at north lanarkshire council

if you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well nl. we also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy learnnl to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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north lanarkshire council are happy to talk flexible working, we operate a smarter working policy.

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* for all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

north lanarkshire council has reached its current allocation of certificates of sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

we are a disability confident leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

we have also adopted the armed forces community covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

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