Head of Service for Community Older People & Physical Disability (East) and Occupational Therapy Preston, North West England, England
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Salary £70,832 - £77,462 per annum Pro Rata | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Adults Community Social Care |
Head of Service Adult Social Care
Community Older People and Physical Disability
Preston, Lancashire (with remote/home working too!)
£70,832 to £77,462 (Grade 14)
We are currently recruiting…
An influential and strategic Head of Service to work within Community Older People and Physical Disability in Adult Community Social Care at Lancashire County Council.
The world of Adult Social Care is an exciting service area to be a part of, with a variety of challenges and responsibilities. Our leadership team is evolving as we work towards delivering our strategic vision, we require an aspirational leader who can see the bigger picture to deliver that vision and our evolving transformation programmes. You will be strategically leading and guiding Adult Social Care teams which include occupational therapy and sensory impairment who are responsible for high quality assessments and case management services, inspiring greatness in all that you and the service do. Your passion and enthusiasm for quality practice and service delivery will allow Adult Social Care to flourish, promoting independence and supporting the growth of community based and preventative services.
What we are looking for…
Strategic Leadership – you will have a natural ability to motivate your teams, taking a strategic approach in developing our Adult Social Care vision – we want a highly skilled influencer who can encourage partners to move out of their comfort zone and effectively communicate what outcomes social care can deliver to key stakeholders – you must be a strong and engaging leader who can provide a strategic oversight for a range of social care teams and services both within localities and across Lancashire – this is a fantastic opportunity to take a step up in your career supporting growth and change in a time where we are finally able to develop and move forward post covid
Collaborative – you will be working collaboratively with internal and external partners including the NHS and District Councils, therefore we need you to be approachable and professional in all communications – we want you to be able to work towards a greater integration, developing the approach to multi-agency community hubs and integrated neighbourhood teams – you will be reviewing the resources and skills of adult social care to align with the NHS and other external partners, so maintaining positive working relationships is vital - we will need you to be a leader of major change programmes both internally and externally and have the ability to roll out a strength-based approach within health and social care
Service Excellence – we want you to take pride in your teams and the services we deliver, supporting growth and development to enable Adult Social Care to evolve – you will be working towards reducing the demand and reliance on commissioned care and support, alleviating the strain on specific resources – juggling priorities and responsibilities will need to be an effortless process for you, keeping your focus upon quality practice – we want you to develop a shared understanding of local needs and utilise the resources available to ensure we deliver upon our agreed outcomes.
Please note you must evidence all essential criteria within your supporting statement as part of your application for this role
Why join us…
Benefits: There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love with up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas and then an additional 20 days that can be purchased too – we have a generous local government pension with shared AVC's available then a benefits package which has everything from dog care to day care, holidays at home or abroad, long service awards, Medicash, support groups, cycle to work schemes and eye tests plus much more
Development: you will get support and development along the journey – there will be time for supportive reflection and supervision for yourself, opportunities for personal growth and development, multidisciplinary initiatives, mentoring, the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you have always wanted
Inclusivity: we do not have a "one size fits all" idealism, we embrace diversity and that includes around personal and family requirements so appreciate that you will want to be working from home when you can, your hours may vary or change and for us – delivering successful outcomes is more important than watching the clock
How to apply…
Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat:
Ian Crabtree on 01772 530681 or [email protected]
Closing Date: 17th September 2023 Interviews: 10th October 2023
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
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