Senior Manager Adult social care

Job Description

Further Information**This position is being advertised internally in the first instance to employees of Northumberland County Council only**Northumberland County Council are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual with excellent leadership skills to help lead in developing and implementing our mental health strategic vision in adult social care. This will include identifying service improvementsand monitoring of performance. We are looking for someone to undertake this senior manager role, with a drive that reflects our person-centred values and strengths-based approach on mental health recovery. Experience in complex care is essential.You will be expected to work in partnership with health colleagues in primary and secondary care, working closely with commissioners to ensure that community mental health services in Northumberland continuously improve outcomes for working age and older adultswith mental health conditions.The post holder will be joining an experienced and supportive senior management team and will be expected to have the ability to motivate and influence staff to improve practice. It is important that you become part of an inspirational team culture that isresponsible and accountable for the operational management and governance of a mental health social care services in Northumberland.Essential requirements: -Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) -Management Experience in mental health services.-Due to the nature of this role, it is an essential requirement that the post holder has a valid driving licence and has access to a car they can use for work purposes The starting salary for this position is £62993 (pay award pending). The role is permanent and full time (37 hours).For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Karen Martin, Head of Service 7919691392.For further information please see the job description and person specification attached.We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including: 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees)Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands A commitment to work-life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, part-year working, and compressed hours Car Leasing Scheme Please visit:https://for more information regarding our benefits.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email.ukwith your name and the job titleyou have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enableyou to attend an interview please also let the team know.