* The role is Somerset-wide with opportunities for hybrid working
* 33 days annual leave
* Continual professional development & opportunity to be part of employee development
* Great opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking for career advancement
About The Job
Some key information
What will I be doing?
An opportunity has arisen in Adult Social Care in Somerset for a Mental Capacity Act and DoLS Service Manager.
You will provide high quality professional leadership for the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Central to the role is oversight and management of the DoLS system and DoLS Team across Somerset. You will also have oversight of Mental Capacity Act training for Adult Social Care and a key quality assurance role for practice.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
* Who is a social worker or occupational therapist, registered with Social Work England or HCPC
* Who promotes human rights, social justice, people’s rights to autonomy and self-determination, and can support, constructively challenge and provide guidance to others
* Who actively contributes to and creates a safe, open learning culture
* Who has a high level of legal literacy; the ability to apply relevant legislation in practice alongside professional priorities and principles of ethical practice while adhering to the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities, and
* With the ability to communicate complex information in a way that is accessible.
* Who has access to/use of a vehicle
You will be a credible and compassionate professional leader who builds relationships, thinks, and acts creatively. Challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude, or oppress is central to who you are.
Anything else I should know?
Due to the nature of the role and the geographical area of the service across Somerset, which is a largely rural county, with limitations around public transport the ability to be able to travel to any location is essential. Therefore, applicants must have full access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.
We recognise and welcome applications from disabled individuals who may require reasonable adjustments to meet this requirement, and we’re happy to discuss this from the first point of contact with the recruitment team.
Benefits
* This grade offers 33 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to request to buy up to 2 weeks additional annual leave pro rata
* Hybrid working options where the role allows
* A clear career pathway with apprenticeships, professional, leadership and academic programmes and qualifications, regular CPD opportunities and a corporate coaching and mentoring scheme
* A new comprehensive induction programme supported by Practice Development Advanced Practitioners, plus a confidential and impartial welcome call to ensure your induction goes smoothly
* Ongoing support & development opportunities – regular CPD events arranged and delivered by our dedicated Adult Social Care Learning and Development team, including an annual Carnival of Practice event with key speakers such as the Chief Social Worker, a team of Advanced Practitioner – Practice Development roles to support our workforce, personalised personal development plans, a corporate coaching and mentoring scheme.
* Local Government pension scheme
* Employee support networks that acknowledge and celebrate the richness of diversity and equality within our workforce
* Guaranteed Interview Schemes – Disability Confident, Veterans, Care Leavers
* Employee assistance and support offering a variety of wellbeing services and events to support a healthy work/life balance inc. a free online gym offer, dedicated Mental Wellbeing Ambassadors and much more!
* Relocation of up to £8,000, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
* Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of discounts online and on the high street
* My Staff Shop which offers a variety of discounts including cinemas, shopping, restaurants, gym discounts and more!
* Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice, along with discounts on fuel
* Cycle to work scheme
This is a Grade 8 role with a salary of £49,282 per annum.
Please email Carolyn Smith, Principal Social Worker/Strategic Manager Safeguarding and DoLS to arrange an informal conversation if you would like to find out more: carolyn.smith@somerset.gov.uk
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