Service Manager - Learning Disabilities and Transitions
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: HAY 6, £56,104 to £64,634 per annum
- Location: Magdalen House
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 11/12/2024 at 23:59
- Reference: ASC/24/298432
SERVICE MANAGER – Learning Disabilities and Transitions
Full time, permanent
New roles within the Adult Social Care service are emerging and we now have an exciting new opportunity as Service Manager – Learning Disabilities and Transitions. This new role will be part of the management structure and will ensure robust leadership is in place.
Sefton has a strong track record of partnership working and place leadership, and for having a motivated and dedicated workforce that is resilient and adaptable, it puts the Council in the best possible place to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.
A new opportunity
Having operational responsibility for several key services including Learning Disabilities and Autism Team and Transitions, you will manage and lead the effective delivery of all statutory duties ensuring services are safe, responsive, timely and outcome focused for the benefit of our residents and carers.
You will ensure the implementation of quality frameworks and robust risk management is in place, ensuring adherence to the national assurance framework for Adult Social Care.
A successful track record of delivering outcomes through leading, motivating, managing and empowering teams is required, as is leadership and management experience within Health and Social Care in Local Government or a large complex organisation.
You will have a professional qualification in Social Care or Health and current registration.
Sefton is a confident and connected borough
Sefton is the northern borough of Liverpool City Region with more than 273,000 residents. We have the best of both worlds in Sefton, the vibrant city of Liverpool to the south and 22 miles of fantastic coastline and respected green spaces in the north. The borough is internationally recognised for its outstanding natural beauty and commitment to sustainability and has a flourishing visitor economy.
With the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches, dunes and the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.
Here in Sefton our communities look out for each other. We focus on our similarities and diversities but never on our differences, working together to live a fruitful life.
If you feel you are the right person for this key position, we would welcome your application. Should you have any questions prior to applying please contact Alisa Nile, Senior Manager Integrated Community Services, Sefton Adult Social Care on 0151 934 3105 or email alisa.nile@sefton.gov.uk
Interviews to be held: Thursday 19th December 2024
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
