Strategic Manager – Older People, Physical Disabilities, Sensory Impairment, and In-House Service Provision
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
30/01/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 19/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
£86,600 p.a. HOS 3 grade
Job Category:
Social Care - Leadership
Employment Location:
Within an approved location in Durham - Hybrid working applies
Further Information
Adult Care
Strategic Manager – Older People, Physical Disabilities, Sensory Impairment, and In-House Service Provision
Salary: £86,600 p.a. HOS 3 grade
Vacancy No: AHS/23/31
Durham County Council are the largest council in the North East covering 862 square miles, we have a budget of around 1.3 billion which helps us provide services for more than 513,000 people.
As our Strategic Manager you will be instrumental in achieving our vision to ensure ‘Adults with care and support needs, and their carers, receive the support they need, when they need it, to help them live the lives they want’.
You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, and will set the priorities, policy, and direction of the team (Older People, Physical Disabilities, Sensory Impairment & In House Service) aligned to Corporate and Service priorities. You will contribute to the wider service area management team, and to integrated working arrangements, and will lead by example in terms of embedding the vision, values, and behaviours of the council.
We have a successful foundation for you to build on, including strong integrated partnership with primary care, mental health, learning disabilities, safeguarding and carers support. Along with robust and effective transfer for care arrangements, including hospital discharge to reablement to remaining at home.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
We are looking for someone with extensive operational management and delivery of front-line services in public sector (preferably in adult social care) within complex organisational environments, along with;
• Substantial knowledge of the key Adult Social Care and associated legislation, of safeguarding and regulatory frameworks.
• Strategic level planning and people management, including motivation, engagement, empowerment, performance management and development.
• Substantial knowledge of CQC Inspection processes.
• Experience of managing and implementing major changes in service delivery.
• Knowledge of health and social care systems including modernisation and inclusion agendas.
• Ability to think analytically, strategically, and creatively and to influence and manage change across management and professional boundaries.
You should hold a degree in either Social Work or an equivalent within the Health Profession.
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We want to be sure that every member of staff feels valued and rewarded for their individual contribution and believe we’ve got everything you’d expect from a large organisation, we offer;
• A competitive salary.
• Various flexible working options including a hybrid approach.
• Holiday entitlement of 31 days. Entitlement will increase by one day from April 2023.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (including car and cycle) and access to employee discounts on goods, services, and travel.
• Wellbeing support.
• Access to ongoing training and development.
If you would like to know more about our rewards and benefits package, please follow the link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
IS THIS ROLE FOR YOU?
As our Strategic Manager this is a great opportunity to shape our services and develop our workforce across older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, and our outstanding in-house service.
If you have what it takes to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Durham County Council, then this new chapter awaits you.
If you would like to know more about the post, please contact Lee Alexander, Head of Adult Services via email at lee.alexander@durham.gov.uk to arrange a confidential discussion.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 10th March 2023
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply on-line via the North East Jobs portal or for further assistance contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESAHS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.