Social Work Operational Manager (Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services) (Full Time) (Permanent)

Social Work Operational Manager (Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services)

This is a key leadership role within Adult Services, responsible for the operational and strategic management of our integrated Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership for statutory social work within the service, including chairing Adult Support and Protection Case Conferences.
• Lead a large multidisciplinary team and ensure high standards of practice, governance, and service delivery.
• Manage service planning, clinical and care governance, workforce development, performance management, partnership working, and effective use of resources across Renfrewshire Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde systems.
• Ensure effective partnership working and deliver outcomes with other public sector organisations.
• Contribute to successful service projects and improvements, effective budget management and accountability for service delivery.
• Apply knowledge of government policies and national objectives relating to Social Work and understand professional social work practice and major issues facing the profession.
• Collaborate with the needs of people with complex alcohol and/or drug issues, carers, and families; deliver quality recovery‑focused service.
• Use legislation and best practice to influence decision making; analyse options; produce reports on complex issues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leading and managing a complex service or team in line with professional standards and codes of practice.
• Senior leadership experience within a professional Social Work/Social Care environment.
• Record of effective partnership working and delivering outcomes with other public sector organisations.
• Experience of effective budget management and accountability for service delivery.
• Knowledge of government policies and national objectives relating to Social Work and understanding of professional social work practice.
• Clear understanding and knowledge of the needs of people with complex alcohol and/or drug issues, carers and families; experience delivering a quality recovery‑focused service; comprehensive understanding of Adult services in a local authority setting.
• Working knowledge of legislation and best practice impacting social work practice.
• Analytical skills to evaluate complex situations; effective written and communication skills; ability to produce reports on complex issues.
• Degree level qualification (Degree in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work (DipSw) or equivalent) and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration.

This is an important opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to high‑quality, recovery‑focused alcohol and drug services in Renfrewshire.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check. The level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. For more info, visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

For informal enquiries, please contact Karen Reynolds, Service Manager karen.reynolds@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

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