INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate. *Fusion Assets, NLP LLP
Do you have the experience, skills, dedication and enthusiasm to help promote and build on our successes? Are you a strategic thinker who can positively contribute to partnership working and demonstrate your commitment to Social Work values and standards? If yes, then we want to hear from you.
Based within the Quality Assurance section at Health & Social Care Headquarters, we are currently recruiting a senior officer to join the team and provide support across a wide range of Quality Assurance functions in respect of assessment and care planning and service provision across the authority.
A key function of the role is to support procurement activity and work directly with providers and commissioned services, ensuring robust contracting procedures and monitoring processes are in place, supporting stability and sustainability across the sector.
You will contribute to the development of Social Work strategic service plans and manage compliance of service delivery consistent with these. You will prepare, collate and report on information to meet statutory requirements and service assurance and support the development and implementation of policies and procedures in line with national and council policies.
You will work with a range of key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
To apply you require to hold a professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline and have substantial experience of working in the social care sector.
Extended post qualifying experience operating in a senior position is required. An understanding of procurement processes and previous supervisory/management experience is desirable.
This post is temporary for 12 months , subject to review and may be extended.
Interviews will be held on 29 July 2024
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL.. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.
The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL
***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***
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