Senior Service Manager / Depute Chief Social Work Officer, 2 High Street, Perth - PKC12960
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £77,784.00 to £83,809.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Perth, PH1 5PH |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PKC12960 |
Summary
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Senior Service Manager / Depute Chief Social Work Officer - PKC12960
£77,784 - £83,809
2 High Street, Perth PH1 5PH
In Perth and Kinross Council our values of compassion, integrity and ambition are central to everything we do. If you share our values and want to be part of a team that is committed to supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence based person-centred practice, that is rooted in safe care, we would like to hear from you.
We are seeking an experienced, skilled and passionate Senior Service Manager who will support the Strategic Lead /Chief Social Work Officer to lead services within Children, Families and Justice Social Work. This role requires the post holder to deputise for the Chief Social Work Officer as required. The post provides an excellent opportunity to influence the organisation at a senior level and ensure that the unique role of social work is understood, valued and championed within the Council, Health and Social Care Partnership and with partner organisations. In addition, the post provides a unique opportunity to lead the social work profession along with the Chief Social Work Officer through key strategic and operational relationships.
As Senior Service Manager, you will ensure effective financial oversight and controls are in place to ensure best value for the Council. You will be responsible for performance management and quality assurance across Children, Families and Justice Social Work; focused on delivering agreed outcomes as outlined in our Strategic Plan. You will provide positive and compassionate value-based leadership to empower our workforce, to create a lasting difference for those they work with and their wider communities.
You will provide support and supervision to managers and other staff for whom the Strategic Lead/Chief Social Work Officer has responsibility, including coaching and mentoring as appropriate. As Depute Chief Social Work Officer you will be expected to undertake the Post Graduate Diploma - Chief Social Work Officer.
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the success of our social work services, apply now and join us in making a positive impact in our community.
Interviews will be held on Friday 03 October 2025.
Skills & Experience Required
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage a team of social work professionals to deliver high-quality services to our community.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to improve service delivery and outcomes for service users.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with other agencies and stakeholders to promote integrated working and best practices.
• Provide expert advice and support to the council, elected members, staff, service users, and their families.
Essential Criteria:
• A degree in Social Work or equivalent Social Work qualification.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Significant experience in a senior management role within social work.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
What We Offer:
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in Perth and Kinross.
A degree in Social Work or equivalent Social Work qualification.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
- A generous annual leave package
- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
- Flexi time
- Access to a range of benefits
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Alison McIntosh, Secretary to the Strategic Lead/Chief Social Work Officer, to arrange an informal discussion (AMMcIntosh@pkc.gov.uk).
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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