Team Manager - Social care
Service Care Solutions
Location: Orkney Islands
Contract: 6 Months (with extension potential)
Pay- £51.14 umbrella (£40 PAYE exc)
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Team Manager to join Adult Social Care services within Orkney Islands Council.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique and rewarding setting, leading community care services and driving high-quality service delivery within a progressive local authority.
Key Benefits:
- Accommodation provided (excluding utilities/household expenses)
- Council tax covered (where applicable)
- Travel expenses to and from Orkney covered
- Initial 6-month contract with likely extension
- Start date: ASAP
- Provide strong leadership and management to Adult Social Care/Community Care teams
- Ensure high-quality, person-centred service delivery aligned with regulatory standards
- Lead on service improvement, innovation, and continuous development
- Manage budgets, workforce planning, and service performance
- Oversee risk management, health & safety, and compliance requirements
- Support and develop staff, ensuring engagement and effective communication
- Work closely with senior leadership to deliver service objectives
- Ensure effective implementation of care plans and multi-agency working
- Relevant qualification (Degree, SVQ4, HND, or equivalent experience) OR
Registered Professional (Social Worker, Nurse, AHP) with 5+ years' experience - Significant management experience in Adult Health, Social Care, or Community Care
- Experience within a complex organisation (Local Authority or NHS preferred)
- Strong leadership, resilience, and decision-making skills
- Experience managing budgets, risk, and workforce
Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to (url removed)
£200 referral bonus and £150 sign-up bonus available for new candidates
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