At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team providing short breaks and respite services, supporting strategic objectives.
- Company: Shetland Islands Council, committed to career development and community support.
- Benefits: Full training, funded qualifications, flexible working, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Enjoy a unique lifestyle in Shetland with stunning landscapes and a vibrant community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Leadership skills and a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals.
The Team Leader – Short Breaks & Respite reports to the Executive Manager - Adult Services and is a member of the service management team. The Team Leader provides information and advice to the Executive Manager to support service and directorate decision making and the provision of support to Elected Members in determining the Council’s overall strategic objectives and priorities.
This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.
Additional Information:
- The grade of this post is L.
- Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata).
- Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year.
- 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.
- The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post.
- A relocation package does not apply to this post.
- We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland.
- You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited.
- We are happy to talk flexible working.
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. This post is based at Newcraigielea, Lerwick, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Ann Robertson - Executive Manager - Contact on 01595743825 or email ann.robertson@shetland.gov.uk. If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
Information about Shetland: 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.
Team Leader - Newcraigielea - SIC08978 in Lerwick employer: Shetland Islands Council
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