At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic hospital social work team and enhance patient discharge planning.
- Company: Join South Lanarkshire Council, committed to equality and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 33 days annual leave, flexible working, and a fantastic pension scheme.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants, including those from under-represented groups.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in social work management.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work or occupational therapy with strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 54783 - 59911 £ per year.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 30 August 2026 at 11:55pm. Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents. INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.
Location: University Hospital Wishaw
Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £54,783 - £59,911
An opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager Post within the Hospital Social Work team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate would have responsibility for progressing the work and management of the hospital team for pathway 2 and 3 patients. The operations manager can be a current operations manager looking to work within a hospital setting and or a Social Worker or Senior practitioner looking for a promotion into a management role with relevant experience.
We are looking to enhance our multi-disciplinary approach to discharge planning and extending the interest to Care at Home and Occupational therapy in recognition of the hospital discharge activity. The operations manager will manage Social Work Assistants and Social Workers and support their learning and upskilling, as well overseeing the quality of work and throughput of the hospital team. The Operations manager will be responsible for liaising with Localities, acute colleagues, families and other professionals in relation to referred cases and will be supported and managed by the Fieldwork Manager.
Applicants must have experience within social work, homecare and or occupational therapy services. They must also have a knowledge and understanding of Assessment, Long term care, Self-Directed Support, Risk assessment, discharge coordination, homecare, reablement and must demonstrate the ability to manage staff.
If you would like to have an informal chat about the post, please contact Emma McBride, Interim Locality Manager.
Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:
- Please describe your experience of managing or leading a social work, social care or occupational therapy service.
- Describe a time where you have dealt with a challenging situation and what was the outcome.
- Describe a time where you have had to deliver a service change and what was your role in this.
If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
Legislative Information: This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Overseas Criminal Records Check: An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement: The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support).
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