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Job Title: Strategic Manager for Learning Disabilities and Preparing for Adulthood - Somerset Location: Somerset Pay Rate: £420/Day
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for Strategic Manager to join a Learning Disabilities and Preparing for Adulthood based in Somerset.What will your responsibilities be?
- Strategic lead for mental health.
- Provides expertise, professional social care leadership, and management.
- Drives performance of the mental health and Learning Disabilities workforce.
- Delivers the Council's priorities.
- Meets service targets in relation to mental health and Learning Disabilities.
Mental Health & Learning Disabilities:
The Strategic Lead for Mental Health in Adult Social Care will drive transformation of mental health services, develop strategic policies, and ensure community service delivery in Somerset. The Learning Disabilities Lead will reshape services using a Neighbourhood model, support smooth transitions for young people, and lead Transforming Care initiatives. Both roles involve collaboration with public bodies and system partners to align with local and national priorities in adult social care.
Key Results Areas:
- Operational Delivery: Review performance outcomes, resolve complex issues, and provide expertise to Members and Directors.
- Service Planning and Delivery: Develop and deliver service plans, manage change, and lead cultural change to promote well-being.
- Strategic Development: Collaborate with key agencies to monitor practice quality, drive service improvement, and ensure high standards.
- Financial/Budget Management: Manage budgets and contribute to financial strategy.
- Performance Frameworks: Implement performance management systems and ensure accountability.
- Operational Management: Provide social care expertise, ensure workforce support and development, and maintain effective workload management.
- Organisational or Service-Specific Delivery: Operate information systems and maintain networks with partner agencies to support service continuity and quality.
Benefits:
- Diverse Experience: Work with individuals of all ages, providing a broad range of experiences and opportunities to develop your skills in different areas of social work.
- Holistic Support: Focus on supporting the personal, social care, and health outcomes of people with disabilities, allowing you to make a significant impact on their lives.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. Collaborate with other professionals, enhancing your knowledge and expertise.
- Community Impact: Play a crucial role in the community by supporting individuals with disabilities and their families, helping them achieve greater independence and well-being.
- Supportive Environment: Comprehensive support, including assessments and tailored care plans, ensuring you have the resources needed to effectively support your clients.
- Career Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within the service, allowing you to take on more responsibilities and leadership roles as you gain experience
Qualifications and Experience:
- Professional Qualification: A recognised professional qualification in social work, such as an MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW (Certificate of Qualification in Social Work).
- Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England.
- Experience: Significant experience in delivering social work services to vulnerable adults, including those with disabilities and complex needs.
- Knowledge of Legislation: Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Skills: Strong assessment and analysis skills, as well as the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence and access to a car are often required for client visits.
Why Liquid Personnel?
- New 'Faster Pay' service getting you paid more quickly.
- Twice weekly payroll.
- Free DBS and compliance service.
- Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies.
- Free access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portal.
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
- Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK.
- "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place.*
- "Find your own job" bonus - get £250 for bringing your own position to us.*
- *Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.
Reasonable Adjustments:We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List
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