Team Manager - Out of Hours - EAY12033

East Ayrshire; Knockentiber; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a Team Manager for the Out of Hours Social Work Team. This full-time permanent role involves leading a dedicated team to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure the effective delivery of social work services. The candidate will manage varied shifts and must comply with regulatory safety standards. An inclusive workplace, the authority encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Additional support in terms of references and job attachments is provided.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Diversity programs

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a social work environment.
• Knowledge of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• Ability to manage shift work including nights and backshifts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager in leadership and delivery of social work services.
• Lead a team to protect and promote welfare of vulnerable individuals and families.
• Respond to immediate needs and integrate objectives from strategic plans.

Job description

# Team Manager - Out of HoursRef no:: EAY12033Published:: 05/01/2026Closes:: 26/01/2026Location:: Crosshouse Hospital, Lister Street, Kilmarnock, Crosshouse, KA2 0BESalary:: £49,759 - £54,418 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job DescriptionAs part of the Ayrshire Out of Hours Social Work Team you will support the Service Manager in the leadership and delivery of a professional Social Work Service and the management of staff across the team. You will lead a team of Social Work employees to protect and promote the welfare and wellbeing of Children, Adults at Risk and communities. You will respond to the immediate needs of individuals and families including those considered as vulnerable or at risk, across all Social Work disciplines, in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within the East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership Strategic Plan and the Community Plan.## RequirementsThe duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.## Employment ReferencesWe follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.## Additional InformationThis is a full time permanent post based within Crosshouse Hospital.Work Pattern - 4 weeks shift pattern, WK1 Monday, Friday, Sat, Sun, Wk2 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs, Wk3 Monday, Friday. Saturday, Sunday, Wk 4, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (working midweek backshifts and nightshifts, weekend working dayshift, backshift and nightshift)**Annual Salary - £58,218 - £63,369 - this is inclusive of 17% shift allowance**East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.**If you require any further information on this post please contact Marranne Heron, Service Manager on [e-mail]**If you apply for this post, please add the following email address to your safe sender list to ensure that any MyJobScotland related e-mails go directly to your inbox - [e-mail].## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement