Service Manager (Complex Learning Disability, Autism and Preparing for Adulthood

Job title:

Service Manager (Complex Learning Disability, Autism and Preparing for Adulthood

Company

Liverpool City Council

Job description

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.We are currently recruiting to Service Manager (Complex Learning Disability, Autism and Preparing for Adulthood).This is an exciting time for Adult Social Care in Liverpool, as we transform service delivery and introduce new and innovative ways of working. We are ambitious in our approach and will meet our statutory responsibilities in a strength based, person centred way, putting the person at the centre of everything that we do.Vital to this ambition will be our leadership team who will drive this transformational approach, embed new ways of working and deliver our ambition.The successful candidates will be highly skilled and experienced individuals who have extensive knowledge of the statutory requirements across Adult Social Care.As a leader you will be highly motivated, supportive and able to work autonomously within the national legislative framework and governance arrangements of Liverpool City Council.You will manage complex budgets, lead on performance management, continuous improvement and embed a culture of high-quality services that provide the best outcomes for people.You will also need to be resilient and have the ability to manage complex change and innovation programmes, whilst maintaining service delivery and quality standards. At all times, you will need to remain person focused and deliver an approach with the person at the centre of service delivery.You will champion the values and behaviours expected of all Liverpool City Council employees and will motivate and develop your team.Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic and operational direction to the Adult Social Care functions contributing to the Council’s Corporate Plan priorities and values for Liverpool City Council.
• Delivery of high-level advice, guidance and support in a specialist area which positively influences, either directly or indirectly, the trust and confidence of the community and the people that we support.
• Lead adult social care service delivery, improving outcomes for people in Liverpool by raising standards and quality of practice and service performance in line with Council’s policies, Government guidance and relevant legislations.
• Pursue best practice and value for money within the Service through the establishment of effective systems of governance and accountability, target setting, performance management and procurement.
• Ensure that the service adheres to a preventative model of provision, rooted in a strengths-based approach to all interactions with the public, maximise the use of community assets in assessments and support planning.
• Develop and implement the Adult Social Care Strategy within available resources and maximising value for money in collaboration within and across the departments.

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Claire Denton via email claire.denton@liverpool.gov.ukPlease note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

Expected salary

Location

Liverpool

Job date

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 07:05:31 GMT

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