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Job Description
We are not seeking an ordinary operational manager; we are looking for an individual who can support our workforce in its growth and creativity while collaborating with our residents of East Sussex.
We are looking for a manager who can be creative in supporting value for money and providing the appropriate opportunities for residents to have choice and control to meet their needs. Our ethos is to work collaboratively across internal sectors and with our external partners to support strength-based work and future developments.
You will require significant experience in working within the mental health sector to support the growth of our service. You will be supported to access further training to enhance your career progression.
The role entails managing Practice Managers to maintain quality practice and continue to create opportunities for driving forward developments, utilising relevant data and consulting with stakeholders.
We are currently undertaking several developments that you would be expected to lead on with the support of the Head of Service. Health and Social Care are moving to several government transitions, and we need to support and grow our current systems and workforce to meet them.
The Operational Manager has a fundamental role in leading this forward, so we require the candidate to have a strong history of working in Mental Health and substantial experience working with a statutory organisation.
We are seeking candidates with the following experience:
* Significant Social Services managerial experience
* Strategic service planning
* Local budgetary control
* The management of change
* Relevant Professional Qualification (e.g., social work, occupational therapy)
* Relevant Management qualification or willingness to complete Chartered Manager (Level 6) apprenticeship, which will be funded by the Council.
To apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the job specification criteria. This job advert might close earlier, than the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants is received.
Please download the Job Description & Person Specification.
Interviews will take place week commencing the 14 or 21 July via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date for you.
There are many rewards working for East Sussex County Council, some of these include:
* Generous pension scheme
* Hybrid working
* Access to training
* Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
* Access to our extensive wellbeing and wellness training
* Annual registration fee with Social Work England will be reimbursed
We have a committed workforce who strives to work alongside people who require a service. We are open to initiatives to support positive outcomes by working in a strength-based approach; we would like an Operational Manager with the same ethos to enhance our services.
For more information about our diverse range of benefits please click on the link to show the benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please email Bev.Hull@eastsussex.gov.uk
"For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!"
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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