We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager to join our Adult Social Care, Living and Ageing Well management team within Surrey County Council's Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that wants to work as part of the leadership team working closely with partners to improve the outcomes for our residents in Surrey., Living and Ageing Well Service provides support to Surrey residents who meet social care criteria under the Care Act, focusing on personalisation and a recovery-focused, strength-based approach. Our aim is to empower service-users to make informed choices, control their care, and be active community members. Our teams deliver high-quality care and are known for their friendly and effective service., You will oversee the daily delivery of adult social care support, be part of the local leadership team, manage a delegated budget, and ensure high performance standards across West Surrey. You will collaborate with council partners, health providers, and the voluntary sector to improve local lives., For an informal discussion please contact Wendy Hale on MS Teams or by email. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/12/2025 with interviews to follow. The interview may include an exercise on the day, further details will be provided. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
We seek an enthusiastic, innovative leader with a professional qualification in health or social care and a proven track record in team management. You should understand and commit to the personalisation agenda, have experience in adult social care services, and be knowledgeable about relevant legislation. A commitment to supporting carers and adhering to the Council's Equality and Diversity policy is essential.,
* A professional qualification in social care, occupational therapy or other relevant health qualification
* Relevant recent experience in managing frontline social care
* A comprehensive professional knowledge base in relation to social care and health service provisions for adults
* Experience of change management and positive leadership
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If you have a flexible and adaptable leadership style and are excited about the opportunity to focus and use your skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of people in Surrey, we want to hear from you!
The starting salary for this role is £70,975 based on 36 hour working week.,
* 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
* Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
* A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
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