Client
Local Authority in Newham
Job Title
Adult Social Care Service Manager
Pay Rate
£5000 DAILY UMBRELLA
Hours
36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)9AM-5PM
Duration
6-9 Month Interim Contract
Location
HYBRID WORKING-2 DAYS OFFICE BASED IN DOCKSIDE,NEWHAM,E16
Description
Overall Purpose of Job
To have responsibility for the effective delivery of the statutory responsibilities of the Local Authority to people with social care needs aged 18 and above, this includes older people, sensory impairment, safeguarding and those in need of Occupational Therapy and asylum seekers, and their families and carers.
To ensure that the service meets the needs of service users and their carers, that the use of these services is maximised, that performance is monitored and managed and value for money is achieved.
To manage people, delegated budgets and other resources, utilising them innovatively and creatively to benefit service provision, ensuring expenditure is contained within cash limited budgets and risk and need are balanced, to deliver Council objectives and the best possible outcomes for service users and carers.
To ensure effective partnership working with Health partners, other statutory services, the voluntary sector and other stakeholders to ensure that the service delivers a high quality and efficient service within resources.To support the Corporate Director of Adults and Health in maintaining the ethos of the division and in enhancing the performance and reputation of the service, in the context of the council's overall objectives, national health and social care objectives & local objectives.
Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
Delivery of assessments and reviews
Development of integrated referral points and centre of contact
Implement and adhere to HR Policies & Procedures, including disciplinary / grievance investigations in line with the Council's Scheme of Delegation
Effectively manage high levels of risk including reputation in respect of the Council.
Ensure Health and Safety policies are implemented and adhered to
Set targets and monitor performance of individuals and the service
EXPERIENCE:
Experience of developing and delivering Adult social strategies to maximise efficiency and develop partnership working
Experience of managing social care services for adults.
Experience of managing and implementing large programmes of change within Adult Social Care.
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