Overview
The Service Development Officer will be based within Resource Management & Safeguarding division (RMS) within the Social Services directorate and report to the Head of RMS. The focus of the role will be to develop the Vale of Glamorgans Care Home strategy and be a key member of the project board that will be focusing on this project. This is a key strategic review for the Council.
Purpose and responsibilities
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the programme that will enable the Vale of Glamorgan Council to develop sustainable accommodation solutions for the ageing population by investigating and making recommendations of solutions that:
* Meets current needs
* Builds capacity to meet needs for population projections
* Identifies rationalisation opportunities to make the best use of existing resources
* Strengthens the Councils position to work effectively with the market
* Maximise opportunities to work in partnership for those with the most complex needs
The intended outcomes of the programme are as follows:
* Robust, evidence-based recommendations to inform decisions about future accommodation solutions for older peoples nursing needs.
* Analysis of Extra Care provision
* Analysis of internal residential homes
* Analysis of respite provision.
* Analysis of population projections to predict future need
* Mobilisation of health and social care requirements to deliver accommodation solutions for older peoples nursing needs.
Aim, values and approach: Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future. Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take. Together - Working together as a team that engages with customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services. Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
Care home strategy and project role
The Care home review strategy will provide:
* Robust, evidence-based recommendations to inform decisions about future accommodation solutions for older peoples nursing needs.
* Analysis of Extra Care provision
* Analysis of internal residential homes
* Analysis of respite provision.
* Analysis of population projections to predict future need
* Mobilisation of health and social care requirements to deliver accommodation solutions for older peoples nursing needs.
* Explores partnership opportunities
Qualifications
* A recognised Degree/Diploma or equivalent qualification in Health & Social Care, e.g. Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW etc.). Occupational Therapy degree/diploma
* Experience of delivering statutory health or social care
* To be an organised individual who has the ability to work independently and bring partners together whilst having the aptitude to collate, interrogate and analyse data.
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