Local Services Manager Dementia

Job Description

Contract Type: PermanentLocation: South and Mid WalesSalary: £33,438 - £36,515 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)Working Hours: 35 per weekClosing Date: 31 August 2022Interview Date: 13th September 2022Location: Home based covering South Wales, including Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Merthyr and Rhondda CynonTafPlease note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 12 noon on the closing dateWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.About Alzheimers SocietyWho we areAlzheimers Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.What we wantWe will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.What we doWe support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.No matter whoever you are, whatever youre going through, you can turn to Alzheimers Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next stepWe join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change thatll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the futureHow we do itWere the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementiaAbout the roleAs a Dementia Connect Local Services Manager you will:-

• Provide local leadership and management of local services, across South Wales
• Be responsible for managing specific contracts and supporting the Area Manager to deliver the Alzheimers Societys strategy.
• Lead the local delivery of the services across a designated area, ensuring that services are of high quality, person centred, safe and people affected by dementia are at the heart of service delivery.
• Have direct line management responsibility for Dementia Support Workers/ Advisers who provide support and guidance to people with dementia within a person-centred approach.
• Report directly to the Area Manager and will be a member of the Wales management team.
• There will be a requirement for travel across a designated area.

About youOur people are our greatest asset, and it is only through our people that we will achieve our strategy, therefore we are looking for someone who can truly role model our managers charter to ensure we get the best from our people. We are looking for;

• Someone who can demonstrate the ability to influence and manage relationships with stakeholders to take forward our Dementia Connect Service.
• Experience in influencing key roles in Health & Social Care sector to ensure we are the go-to provider for dementia services and deliver quality services in line with our wider strategic needs.
• A great people manager having led teams to enable them to deliver high performance outcomes and work collaboratively to provide an excellent service.
• A role model of our values and behaviours in all they do, who can work effectively with internal teams to achieve mutual outcomes.
• Successful managers of change from start to end and will need to be highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Someone who works well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• A positive and proactive attitude to challenging situations and problem solving, using a collaborative and engaging approach with your team.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in peoples lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learningprogrammes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimers Society.You may have experience of the following: Service Manager, Services Manager, Registered Manager, Care Manager, Care Management, Dementia Services, Dementia Support, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.Ref: 135 607