Head of Operations Adult Social Care

Head of Operations Adult Social Care

Head of Adult Social Care Operations - This is a great time to come into this role. We have an exciting transformation programme for our adult services, underpinned by a strong focus on strengths based practice, effective safeguarding and quality assurance. We have strong relationships with NHS colleagues and are working together to develop of our Integrated Care System and integration priorities

Organisation Cheshire West and Chester Council Location Ellesmere Port Job Category Social Care Grade CWAC JNC - Grade 17 Salary Min £79,215 per annum Salary Max £87,472 per annum Hours per week 37 Weeks per year 52.143 Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 04/06/2023 Ref No W2714

Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

Head of Adult Social Care Operations - This is a great time to come into this role. We have an exciting transformation programme for our adult services, underpinned by a strong focus on strengths based practice, effective safeguarding and quality assurance. We have strong relationships with NHS colleagues and are working together to develop of our Integrated Care System and integration priorities.

There is lots of good work to build on. Over the past year we have been codesigning a new vision and mission informed by our Future of Adult Social Care Commission and underpinned by our major transformation programme - community led support. We are committed to working closer with our communities and prioritising prevention and early intervention.

We are an innovative and creative service, our workforce are dedicated and committed to improving the lives of local people and our leaders are supportive and foster a great working culture. We are proud of our achievements and the example we set but we know we have more to do. As our Head of Adult Social Care, this is a great chance to shape our services and develop our workforce across older people, working age adults, learning disabilities, mental health and physical disabilities.

We are looking for someone who not only has a thorough understanding of the statutory and regulatory framework, but who is a genuine team player that also takes responsibility for actions, projects and people to achieve shared outcomes. This is a demanding role, and one in which the right calibre of candidate will thrive.

For more information contact:

Luke Judd at Starfish on 07435 270 659 or luke.judd@starfishsearch.com or to apply go to https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/head-asc/

Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk

No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £10.90 per hour for all contracted hours.

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