Senior Team Leader - Adult Services - SIC08074

The Senior Team Leader – Adult Services (LD & ASD) reports to the Executive Manager – Adult Services (LD & ASD) and is a member of both the extended Corporate Management Team of the Council and the Directorate Management Team. 

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Manage an efficient and effective Adult Services (LD & ASD) in accordance with the Council’s values, objectives, targets and statutory obligations. This includes the following functions: care at home including the intensive and transition support service, short break and respite care, day services, supported accommodation, supported vocational activity.

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Provide professional advice to the Executive Manager with respect to the operational development, planning and delivery of the Adult Services (LD & ASD) to ensure the Council fulfils all statutory requirements and implements policies in respect of Adult Services (LD & ASD)

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More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

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Please follow the link below for further information –

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www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

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• The grade of this post is M

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• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)

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• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year

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• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made

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• Politically Restricted Post – this post is designated under the terms of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, and the postholder is restricted as to the undertaking of political activity

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• A relocation package does apply to this post

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• We will pay interview expenses from within the UK

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• We are happy to talk flexible working

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During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

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This post is based at Montfield Offices, Lerwick, Shetland

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For further details relating to this post, please contact: Ann Robertson, Executive Manager, Tel – 01595743825, Email – ann.robertson@shetland.gov.uk

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If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

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Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

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Find out more about:

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Living and working in Shetland: here

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The Shetland Islands Council: here

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